Research Assistant / Associate

Salary: Grade 6/7, £33,951 - £37,694 / £41,064 - £46,049 per annum

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Researcher to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing our understanding of neurological processes such as learning, memory, locomotion and anxiety under the regulation of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) family.  This research, funded by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), aims to test the hypothesis that mAChRs employ different signalling modalities in distinct brain regions/circuits to deliver specific neurological responses in a manner that can be exploited pharmacologically.  This research has the potential to inform the rational design of next-generation treatments for complex diseases such as schizophrenia and dementia.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of molecular pharmacology, cell biology, and in vivo neuroscience/physiology. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining region-specific signalling modes that underlie neurophysiological responses including memory and learning.

The candidate will join Professor Andrew Tobin’s research group at the Centre for Translational Pharmacology based in state-of-the-art laboratories located in the newly built Advanced Research Centre (ARC) in the heart of the University of Glasgow campus.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to/until 30 September 2029.

For enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor Andrew Tobin, [email protected]

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

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