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The CVR is the UK's largest grouping of human and veterinary virologists. Its mission is to carry out multidisciplinary research on viruses and viral diseases of human and animals, and to translate the knowledge gained for the improvement of human and animal health. The CVR has excellent facilities for conducting research in molecular biology and virology located in a purpose-built research building at the Garscube campus of the University of Glasgow. The CVR is a core component of the School of Infection and Immunity within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow. We are currently looking to recruit for the following positions.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Reference 163991
We are seeking to appoint a Research Technician who will contribute to a Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship grant entitled “Mitigating bat viruses: from forecasting spillover to control at the source”, working with Professor Daniel Streicker. The postholder will carry out research into the sero- and molecular-epidemiology of vampire bat rabies. The post will involve improving and carrying out a pseudotype virus neutralization assay to detect rabies virus neutralizing antibodies in bat sera, carrying out qPCR to detect rabies virus in saliva samples, and carrying out nanopore sequencing to age bats from their DNA using an existing epigenetic clock. The post would require work in CL2 and, potentially, in a derogated CL3 laboratory.
This position is available on a full-time basis and is funded up to 17 October 2025 in the first instance.
The appointment will be made on the Technical Grade, level 5 £26,038 - £30,505 per annum.
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ and search for the above reference number.
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ and search for the above reference number.
Closing Date: 12 February 2025
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