Research Associate

University of Glasgow; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research university is seeking a full-time Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research on tissue-resident macrophages and immune homeostasis. This position is integral to the project funded by UKRI-MRC, offering opportunities for collaboration with experts and a focus on innovative research methodologies. The role includes leading specific research streams and is funded until February 2029, welcoming diverse applicants aiming to foster inclusion and equality in academia.

Qualifications

• Expertise in tissue multi-omics and imaging techniques.
• Strong project leadership capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate and publish research.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specific research stream on tissue macrophages.
• Integrate human and mouse research strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.

Skills

Tissue multi-omics

3D tissue imaging

Human tissue organoids

CAR‑T cells

CRISPR‑Cas9‑guided gene editing

Project leadership

Collaborative mindset

Job description

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

School of Infection & Immunity

Research Associate

Vacancy Ref: 187853

Salary: Grade 7, £41,064- £46,049 per annum

The Myeloid Cell-Focused Tissue Immunobiology Lab, led by Prof Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska in the School of Infection and Immunity, University of Glasgow, UK has three postdoctoral positions available, funded by UKRI BBSRC, the MRC, and Arthritis UK.

We are seeking candidates with enthusiasm and appropriate expertise to lead research on the role of tissue-resident macrophages and dendritic cells in regulating tissue immune homeostasis, inflammation, and disease resolution, using the joint as a model system.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specific research stream within the project “The role of synovial tissue macrophage VSIG4 in regulating joint immune homeostasis”.
• Embed in an ex vivo and in vivo experimental tissue biology lab, closely linked with the experimental medicine tissue lab at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and the University of Oxford.
• Integrate human and mouse research strategies to advance basic tissue biology and drive clinical innovation.
• Collab with postdoctoral fellows and supervisors, including Prof Stefano Alivernini and Prof Megan MacLeod.

Qualifications

• Expertise in tissue multi-omics, 3D tissue imaging, human tissue organoids, CAR‑T cells, CRISPR‑Cas9‑guided gene or epigenetic editing, and inducible transgenic models targeting dendritic cells, tissue‑resident macrophages, the tissue niche, and sensory neurons.
• Strong project leadership and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to lead a research stream within a funded project and publish results.

For this role we are seeking a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the project “The role of synovial tissue macrophage VSIG4 in regulating joint immune homeostasis”, funded by UKRI‑MRC UK.

This position is full time and has funding until 1 February 2029.

Closing Date: 11 January 2026 @23:45

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.

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