Evolutionary Genomics Research Assistant

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Athena Swan initiatives

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a talented researcher to join a NERC-funded project on sex-specific fitness landscapes in the evolution of egg-laying vs live-birth. You will work with renowned researchers and international partners, contributing to publications, proposals, and project leadership.

The role involves planning and conducting independent or collaborative research, analysing genome-scale datasets, and helping supervise students.

Qualifications

• Essential: Honours degree (SCQF Level 10) in a relevant subject or cognate discipline
• Essential: Theoretical and practical knowledge of evolutionary biology, genomics and computational biology
• Essential: Up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area (evolutionary biology)
• Essential: Experience analysing and interpreting genome-scale NGS datasets
• Desirable: PhD or equivalent with emerging independence; related experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research aligned to project deliverables and strategy
• Document research output and analyze data, maintain records/databases
• Publish research in international journals and prepare proposals for funding
• Present work at international/national conferences and seminars
• Identify potential funding sources and help develop proposals
• Collaborate with colleagues across the group and wider community
• Mentor and train students and junior staff
• Carry out administrative tasks related to budgets and expenditure
• Carry out teaching activities as assigned by the PI/Head of School
• Keep up to date with advances in the field and engage in CPD
• Undertake other duties as assigned and support the university's strategic plan

Skills

Project/subject-specific skills

Research creativity

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Workload/time/budget management

IT and data analysis

Self motivation

Problem solving

Education

SCQF Level 10 Honours degree

PhD or equivalent with track record

Near-completion PhD (desirable)

Job description

The University of Glasgow is seeking a talented researcher to join a NERC-funded project on sex-specific fitness landscapes in the evolution of egg-laying vs live-birth. You will work with renowned researchers and international partners, contributing to publications, proposals, and project leadership.

The role involves planning and conducting independent or collaborative research, analysing genome-scale datasets, and helping supervise students.