Research Associate, Research Scientist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to an ERC-funded project vRNP-capture with the goal of elucidating the composition, regulation and functional relevance of picornaviral ribonucleoprotein complexes during infection.

The post holder will join the School of Infection and Immunity, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR). Working with Professor Alfredo Castello’s research group (Systems Virology), you will apply viral RNA interactome capture to define how virally encoded proteases and interferon signalling remodel viral RNPs, using coxsackievirus B3, echoviruses and rhinoviruses as model systems.

The role includes generating and analysing protease-deficient viral mutants, integrating proteomics and RNA biology, and collaborating with international experts.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to scientific publications and funding proposals, and to help manage and direct aspects of this complex interdisciplinary project as opportunities allow.

MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR)

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Alfredo Castello Al

This position is full time and has funding until 30 November 2027.

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Closing Date: 5 February 2026 at 23:45

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