Research Assistant/Associate

Job Purpose The postholder will work to create mathematical and statistical approaches to better understand virus infection, evolution, and transmission. The CVR provides a highly interdisciplinary environment, integrating computational, experimental and clinical research. Building strong links with researchers in other disciplines is a critical part of the role. Some current topics of research in the group are: 1. Modelling viral spread across cells, organisms and populations2. Combining genomic and epidemiological data to understand viral transmission3. Building mathematical approaches to enhance preparedness for outbreaks and epidemics Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Plan and conduct research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables. This will involve taking a leading role working with researchers at the CVR.2. Carry out quantitative research into virology.3. Work and be in regular communication with other researchers at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), University of Glasgow, and at external collaborators, to support the research project and other aligned projects.4. To develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow, including writing and contributing to publications of international quality in high quality journals aligned with the project goals.5. Contribute to the presentation of work at national and international conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team and group meetings, and in seminars and workshops across the research Group, School, College, University and wider community.7. Contribute to the supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.8. Keep up-to-date with the relevant literature, practical knowledge base, and recent advances in the field/discipline.9. Engage in appropriate continuing professional development activities.10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together. For Appointment at Grade 712. Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research. 13. Help develop and maintain external collaborations, nationally and internationally in line with the project goals.14. Develop a track record of independent and jointly published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area. 15. Presentation of results at national and international conferences. Qualifications Essential:A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification level 10 (Honour’s degree). May be working towards a post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12) in mathematics, statistics, physics, epidemiology, quantitative biology, or another relevant quantitative discipline.Or Equivalent professional qualifications in a relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role. For Appointment at Grade 7A2. PhD and in-depth understanding of a subject relevant to the area of research, ideally in the application of mathematical modelling to biological systems.Knowledge and Skills Essential:C1. Excellent data analysis and research skills.C2. High level of mathematical ability.C3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.C4. Knowledge of a scientific programming language, such as Python, Julia, or C++C5. Ability to work effectively with researchers from other disciplines.C6. Effective time management. Able to meet deadlines and see projects through to completion. C7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.C8. Ability to develop novel and creative solutions to scientific problems. Experience Essential:E1. Experience of developing mathematical or statistical approaches to solve problems in biology.E2. Experience of writing software for processing and analysing biological data.E3. Experience in writing scientific reports, projects or publications.E4. Experience of verbally presenting scientific results to mixed audiences.E5. Experience in Unix/Linux operating systems e.g. within a MacOS framework. C6 High quality research outputs (posters, presentations, papers, etc) appropriate to your stage of career. Essential at Grade 7:E6. Track record of high-quality papers in appropriate scientific journals.E7. Experience of taking the lead role in research involving mathematical modelling or data analysis.E8. Experience of conducting independent research in a relevant area. Desirable:F1. Experience of computational research involving viruses or infectious disease.F2. Experience of more advanced software development e.g. using software repositories, version control, etc.F3. Experience of interdisciplinary collaboration e.g. between quantitative and experimental research groups. Desirable at Grade 7: F4. Evidence of leading research projects involving mathematical modelling of biological systems.F5. Experience of working with genome sequence data.F6. Experience of building research collaborations across scientific disciplines. Terms and Conditions Salary: Grade 6/7, £32,332 - £36,024/£39,347 - £44,263 per annum This post is full-time and is funded until 31 March 2028. As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared. 3 A flexible approach to working.