Project Scientist

Job Description

Applications are invited for a Project Scientist to join the Laboratory of Lindsay Hall in the Gut Microbes and Health Programme at the [Employer hidden] (QIB).

Background: The Hall lab’s research focus involves defining the interactions of the host with the intestinal microbiota, with a particular focus on the early life developmental window, and the genus Bifidobacterium. We have 3 main research themes including, microbe-diet interactions, microbe-host cross-talk, and colonisation resistance. For more details please visit www.halllab.co.uk.

The lab utilises multi-disciplinary approaches to explore these themes including; microbiology (model-colon chemostat systems, molecular microbiology), metabolomics (NMR, MS), next generation sequencing (RNASeq, 16s rRNA, WGS, both host and microbe), bioinformatics tools, in vivo models (germ-free and infection models), and human studies (preterm/term infants).

The role: The goal of this Wellcome Trust funded position is to support ongoing lab activities including microbiota studies (clinical and lab-based) and support new projects to identify ‘healthy’ early life microbiota signatures.

• Sample collection/organisation
• Database management
• DNA extraction
• Amplicon generation
• Sequencing preparation
• Assist with laboratory management activities, such as ordering
• Train students and visitors

The ideal candidate: Applicants should have a background in biological research (e.g. microbiology), and ideally microbiota studies, and will act as a key member of the research group. A BSc or equivalent in biomedical science, or a related field is essential, as is outstanding personal initiative and communication skills.

Additional information: Salary on appointment will be within the range £24,300 to £29,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is for a contract of 15 months.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click here visit our web site http://jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=13811 or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003367.

Please note, this position does not meet the requirements to provide tier 2 visa sponsorship.

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.

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 Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute at the forefront of a new era in food and health research. It brings together clinical and non-clinical scientists in a new state-of-the-art building. It is based on the Norwich Research Park, one of the largest centres of life sciences in Europe, and home of the John Innes Centre, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, The Earlham Institute and the University of East Anglia.

The closing date for applications will be 11th September 2018

The [Employer hidden] is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.