Research Assistant in Virology

Research Assistant in Virology, Faculty of Biological Sciences

Salary: Grade 6 (£32,546 - £38,249p.a.)

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge?  Do you have a background in Molecular Cell Biology or Virology?  Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

The Whitehouse research group is seeking a highly motivated research assistant to investigate how the human tumour virus, Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), manipulates host cell pathways to enhance its own replication. The project will use a range of molecular, cell biology and cell imaging approaches to highlight novel KSHV-mediated mechanisms to regulate viral gene expression.

For this role, you should have a first degree/Masters in Molecular Cell Biology/Virology or a closely allied discipline. You should also have experience in culturing KSHV-infected B lymphocytes, KSHV reactivation mechanisms and assessing KSHV lytic replication.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Ade Whitehouse, Professor of Molecular Virology

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7096

Email: a.whitehouse@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 29 May 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £32,546 to £38,249 per annum