Research Assistant
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Research Assistant
Glasgow
GRADE 6, £33,951-£37,694 per annum
Job details
Posted 17 April 2026
Salary GRADE 6, £33,951-£37,694 per annum
LocationGlasgow
Reference197113
Expiry 01 May 2026 23:45
Job description
COLLEGE OF MVLS
School of Medicine
Research And Teaching
GRADE 6 (Fixed term for 4 months, 1FTE)
*Please note that this vacancy is only open to current [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] employees.*
Job Purpose
To contribute to the Xprize-funded project titled ‘Epicatechin for healthy ageing’. The project aims to explore the nutritional benefits linked to polyphenolics intake in the context of ageing. The post holder will work with Professor Emilie Combet, in collaboration with a wider research team
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/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 [Employer hidden]/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
- Survey the research area & and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
- Contribute to the presentation of work at relevant 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 the field/discipline.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Welcome.
These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and 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 Nutrition, physiology or related discipline.
Desirable:
B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
Skills:
Essential:
E1 Interpersonal skills, a team player able to communicate and work with a broad range of audiences, multidisciplinary research groups and healthcare professionals E2 Good IT, administrative and organisational skills
E3 Excellent written and oral communication skills E4. Ability to contribute to the development and progression of research objectives as an individual or team member, including the effective planning of research tasks.
E5. Ability to use initiative and judgment to plan and progress work. E6. Excellent approach to working as part of a team, as well as individually.
E7. Ability to work flexibly to accommodate and prioritise competing demands on time. E8. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
E9. Ability for independent thought to generate original hypothesis, and solutions to problems. E10. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
Experience
Essential:
G1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher
G2 Project or subject specific experience, especially laboratory experience and human intervention / recruitment experience
G3 Experience of scientific writing
G4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner G5 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field
G6 Experience of independently carry out laboratory-based studies
Desirable:
H1 Experience of leading or supporting applications to relevant ethics committees
Other To ensure timely delivery, the postholder may need to work flexibly from time to time, in close collaboration with the project manager contracted to the project, to ensure maintenance of the site file and collation of study outputs ahead of project meetings. The postholder will be expected to work from the research site (New Lister Building) with occasional visits in the community for recruitment purposes.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Emilie Combet, [contact hidden]
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 4 months
The [Employer hidden] 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.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
- An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
- A flexible approach to working.
- A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 23:45
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