Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Microbial Epidemiology
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Microbial Epidemiology
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £31,250 - £38,100 per annum
Contract Length: 12 months
Closing Date: 15 January 2018
Background
Research in the Mather group focuses on the genomics, metagenomics and source attribution of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This project will exploit whole-genome sequencing of cultured isolates to elucidate the genomic epidemiology of selected pathogens from food, humans and animals together with metagenome sequencing of microbial communities from food samples to improve our understanding of the contributions of different populations to the overall burden of disease and AMR.
The Role
The successful post holder will design and manage a structured epidemiological survey of retail food in Norfolk, and use sequence- and culture-based approaches to study microbial communities, including the collection, storage and handling of relevant isolates and samples. The role will include developing protocols for both short- and long-read sequencing, and analysis of sequence data. This innovative and highly translational research will exploit cutting-edge approaches to lay the foundations for novel ecological interventions in the food chain with direct health and economic benefits, including countering the threat of antimicrobial resistance. In the Mather group, we will provide you with a stimulating, multidisciplinary training environment that will assist you in your successful scientific development.
The Ideal Candidate
Candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in a relevant subject, with hands-on experience in epidemiology and microbiology, and basic bioinformatics skills. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £31,250 to £38,100 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is for a contract of 12 months. For further information and details of how to apply, please click here or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003385. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values. To support our commitment, we have a range of family, faith and diversity friendly working arrangements to help all staff achieve excellence in their area of work. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.