College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Infection and Immunity
Research Technician
Vacancy Ref: 158392
Salary: UoG Grade 5, £26,038 - £30,505 per annum.
This post is full time and has funding for up to 36 months from the start date in first instance.
The School of Infection and Immunity ( MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) ( is seeking to appoint a Research Technician to carry out research on the interaction of mosquitoes, symbionts, viruses and the mammalian host immune response.
The post holder will be working under the supervision of Dr Daniella Lefteri and Prof Steven Sinkins. The main research focus of the group is to use inherited symbionts to develop and improve novel control methods for controlling mosquito-borne diseases; research is carried out in mosquito colonies, mosquito cell lines and mice.
The research aims to better understand the interactions between the mosquito host, the viruses they transmit, endosymbionts response by examining how these factors interact and the effect they have on virus transmission and the mammalian immune response.
The post holder will provide in-depth technical expertise and support in one or more of the following areas: mosquito culture / maintenance and manipulation, including research on interactions with symbionts and pathogens, mosquito and cell line culture; molecular biology; in vivo mouse work.
The role will also involve supporting the research of the group and carrying out research projects involving data collection and analysis.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Daniella Lefteri, Daniella.lefteri@glasgow.ac.uk
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Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 2024
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