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Research Assistant

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: University of Glasgow
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Clinical Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Research Assistant

COLLEGE OF MVLS

SCHOOL of Cancer Sciences

GRADE 6 Job Purpose

You will contribute to the CRUK-funded programme, IAMMED-Meso, working with Professor Daniel J. Murphy and the collaborating teams of IAMMED-Meso, REMIT and PREDICT-Meso, to advance the early-detection, investigate the mechanistic biological underpinnings, and identify new therapeutic strategies for treatment, of Mesothelioma. 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 project as opportunities allow.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and Murphy lab/School of Cancer Sciences/College research strategy.
  • Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
  • Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed publications, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
  • Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
  • Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
  • Contribute to 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.
  • Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
  • Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
  • Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in cancer research.
  • Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy.
    • Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience Knowledge & Qualifications

    Essential:

    • A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent
    • A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Mesothelioma
    • A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of cancer biology
    • A4 A Home Office Personal Licence for animal research in good standing
    • A5 An awarded, recently submitted or near completion, PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
    • A6 Knowledge of signal transduction in Mesothelioma and a range of appropriate molecular biology skills
    Skills

    Essential:

    • C1 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
    • C2 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
    • C3 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
    • C4 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
    • C5 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
    • C6 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
    • C7 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach
    Experience

    Essential:

    • E1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher
    • E2 Experience working with genetically altered mouse models of Mesothelioma
    • E3 Experience of scientific writing, as appropriate for an early…
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