University of Glasgow Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 for Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

About Organization

The University of Glasgow is a higher education and research institution based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The University conducts research and teaching across multiple academic disciplines and supports national and international research collaboration.

This Research Assistant opportunity is part of the University's research activities and focuses on advanced immunology and rheumatoid arthritis research.

About Post and Position

The University of Glasgow is recruiting a Research Assistant to contribute to the project “Mechanistic Evaluation of Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets in Rheumatoid Arthritis” under Professor Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska.

The project aims to investigate candidate pathways that regulate synovial tissue macrophage biology. Research techniques include synovial organoids, spatial transcriptomics and scRNAseq.

The successful candidate will conduct research, analyse and interpret data, maintain research records and databases, contribute to technical reports, publications and research proposals, and help manage the research project.

The post is full-time for 35 hours per week and has funding available for up to 18 months from the start date. The Grade 6 salary is £33,951 to £37,694 per year.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will plan and conduct assigned research individually or collaboratively according to project objectives. Responsibilities include documenting research outputs, analysing data, preparing reports and contributing to high-quality research publications.

The Research Assistant may present research at conferences, seminars, colloquia and workshops and assist in identifying funding opportunities and developing research proposals.

The role also involves collaboration with research teams, mentoring or training students and less experienced project members, research administration and modest teaching activities when assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Applicants should have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of tissue biology, particularly resident macrophages and bioinformatics, along with current knowledge of immunology.

Essential technical skills include tissue-based functional assays, cell sorting, tissue organoids and analysis of single-cell omics data, including spatial transcriptomics.

Candidates should also possess strong scientific communication, data analysis, research collaboration, project management and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold an SCQF Level 10 Honours degree in a relevant subject or cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates should have relevant knowledge of tissue biology, macrophages, bioinformatics and immunology. Research experience in tissue-based assays and single-cell omics data analysis is essential.

An awarded, recently submitted or near-completion PhD in Immunology or Medical Sciences is desirable. Experience in scientific writing and evidence of emerging high-quality research publications in a relevant field are also required.

Who Can Apply

Candidates with a relevant honours degree or equivalent qualification and research experience in immunology, tissue biology, cell sorting, organoids or single-cell omics can apply.

Researchers with a completed or near-completion PhD in Immunology or Medical Sciences are particularly suitable for this position.

Why Apply

The position provides an opportunity to contribute to advanced rheumatoid arthritis and immunology research using technologies such as spatial transcriptomics, single-cell RNA sequencing and synovial organoids.

The University offers a Grade 6 salary of £33,951 to £37,694 per year, 41 days of leave for full-time staff, pension and benefits packages, flexible working and other employee support benefits.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application through the official University of Glasgow recruitment portal by selecting the Apply Now option on the vacancy page.

Applicants should provide all required qualification, research experience and skills information through the online recruitment system.

The closing date is 21 July 2026 at 23:45. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 4 August 2026.

Important Dates

Posted Date: 07 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 21 July 2026 at 23:45
Interview Date: 04 August 2026

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