Technician
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,338 to £30,805 per year |
| Additional salary information: | UofG Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum pro rata. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | University of Glasgow |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 177952 |
Summary
College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Infection & Immunity
Technician
Vacancy Reference: 177952
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum pro rata.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended with funding for up to 12 months in the first instance.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Technician to join the University’s School of Infection & Immunity.
In this role you will provide in-depth technical expertise in parasitology, cell, and molecular biology and provide advice on the set up and best operation of equipment and procedures to aid delivery objectives.
This post is based within the School of Infection and Immunity, working under the supervision of Dr Megan Sloan (Principal Investigator) whose main research focus is the role of mRNA-binding proteins in the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Further Enquiries
Any further enquiries on this post may be directed to Dr. Megan Sloan by email at megan.sloan@glasgow.ac.uk
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/technician-10
Closing date: 6 August 2025
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
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. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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