Research Assistant in Immunology

Research Assistant COLLEGE OF MEDICAL VETERINARY & LIFE SCIENCES SCHOOL OF INFECTION AND IMMUNITY Research and Teaching GRADE 6 Job Purpose We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to work within the School of Infection and Immunity under the supervision of Professor Gwo-tzer Ho [Principal Investigator]. This post forms the exciting new Gut Translational Research Group led by Professor Ho in the School of Infection and Immunity. This project will focus on the role of host danger associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and their importance in driving inflammation in the human Inflammatory Bowel Diseases as part of the Scottish-wide MUSIC IBD study (Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee) into mucosal healing (www.musicstudy.uk). The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver the objectives of this project and closely, with a postdoctoral research associate in the Ho-lab. The project The Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis are lifelong immune-conditions that affect ~300 000 individuals in UK. The MUSIC study is a prospective cohort study in Scotland incorporating molecular and clinical markers in understanding the key biological processes involved in mucosal healing and wellbeing. A particular focus of this project is to investigate the clinical utility of mitochondrial and metabolic biomarkers in IBD, these studies are in progress. The RA postholder will play a key role in coordinating the day-to-day aspects of the study, performing biomarker studies (mitochondrial DNA) and collate data and perform analysis under supervision from Professor Ho. The postholder is expected to have good leadership, communication and organisational skills. He/she is expected to work in a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists; and demonstrate willingness to learn. This post will offer career development opportunities, previous postholders have progressed to PhD studies, as an example. You will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of reports, research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this exciting project as opportunities allow.

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