Background

The [Employer hidden] undertakes research in study of key foodborne pathogens, including Campylobacter, Listeria, Salmonella and Escherichia coli. We are now seeking to bring in a forward-thinking research leader capable of contributing to this existing body of work whilst also developing their own research programme, exploiting the considerable resources available and helping to establish the [Employer hidden] as a leader in food safety and food security research.

The Role

The post holder will contribute to achieving the [Employer hidden]’s research aims, which include understanding biofilms in a number of environments, including within the food chain and in the human gut. We have expertise that brings together excellence in imaging, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics and mathematical modelling in understanding bacterial behaviour and interactions within these environments.

Positions come with a significant support package. We offer an exciting, innovative and supportive research environment, competitive salaries (depending on qualifications and experience) and a great place to live – a relocation package is available.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in imaging of bacterial foodborne pathogens including specialist knowledge of organisms found in the gut and in the food chain.
• Expertise in structured illumination microscopy is particularly welcome.
• A good publication record, obvious potential for attracting funding, and a clear vision for collaborative research.

Additional Information

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003529.

The [Employer hidden] is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sectors of society. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

About the [Employer hidden]

The [Employer hidden] is a new interdisciplinary research institute at the forefront of a new era in food and health research. Its mission is to understand how food and the gut microbiota are linked to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. A partnership between [Employer hidden] Bioscience (formerly the Institute of Food Research), the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a new state-of-the-art building. The [Employer hidden] is based on the Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute.

The closing date for applications will be 20th September 2018. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this deadline should sufficient applications be received.