Research Assistant / Associate

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£46,049 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

Plant molecular biology Phototropin kinase research Phosphoregulatory mechanisms Research methodology Scientific writing Training and mentoring Light response analysis Molecular biology techniques

FULL DESCRIPTION

Research Assistant / Associate

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - School of Molecular Biosciences

  • Location: Glasgow
  • Salary: Grade 6 £33,951-£37,694/Grade 7 £41,064-£46,049 per annum
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
  • Placed On: 5th May 2026
  • Closes: 1st June 2026
  • Job Ref: 198734

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join our team in the School of Molecular Biosciences at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

This BBSRC-funded position is for a plant molecular biologist working in the Christie laboratory. The project aims to gain a deeper understanding of the phosphoregulatory mechanisms underlying light-capturing responses in plants, particularly through inter-receptor transphosphorylation between phototropin kinases.

The candidate will contribute/take a leading role in training and driving research for the formulation and submission of research publications to advance this cutting-edge and exciting project as opportunities allow.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 24 months in first instance.

For enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor John Christie, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

To apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-5894632?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing Date: 1 June 2026 23:45

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