Research Associate, Research Scientist
Job in
Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for:
University of Glasgow
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Stem cell therapies offer a new therapeutic paradigm in regenerative medicine. Bioengineering approaches can help to deliver specialised cells targeting specific clinical challenges, yet there remain many hurdles to their industrial manufacture. You will be a member of a team of researchers contributing to the cross-disciplinary EPSRC funded Research and Partnership Hub for Health Technologies in Manufacturing Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine, Immunotherapy and Cancer (MAINSTREAM), which is led by the University of Glasgow’s Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment (CeMi).
This hub is aiming to achieve high-volume manufacture of MSC-specific growth substrates that will remove the barriers to cell therapies. For this project, you will be based in the Centre for Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics (C-MIU) in the James Watt School of Engineering, working with a collaborative team across the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde and Nottingham, and with a well-established collaborative team of industrial, clinical and charity partners.
This post advertised is under the supervision of Professor Margaret Lucas and Dr Helen Mulvana, particularly working in collaboration with Professor Stuart Reid’s research group at Strathclyde University.
For informal enquiries or further information about the project, please contact Professor Margaret Lucas ()
For more information on the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, please visit
Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to the development of ultrasound tools for mesenchymal stem cell manipulation. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging translational project, as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and MAINSTREAM research strategy.Investigate and optimise the use of standing waves (ultrasound field patterning) as a tool to influence and control microcarrier and cell aggregation in large volume suspensions.Investigate and identify the forces experienced by cells subjected to ultrasound fields, considering variability by ultrasound frequency, duration and amplitude of vibration (as controlled by incident pressure).Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of C-MIU, Ce-Mi, the James Watt School of Engineering and the MAINSTREAM hub, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project and subject area, and develop/implement a suitable research strategy to deliver project/area requirements and opportunities.Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research and/or impact profile.Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research and impact.Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/area/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. academic and industrial partners).Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group/area activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.Pe…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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