Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Research Scientist for a 15-month contract based in Norwich, UK. The role involves gut microbiome research using molecular profiling and metabolomics, funded by NIHR. Salary: £31,250 - £38,100 per annum. Closing date: 31 January 2019.
Background
Gastrointestinal illness continues to be a considerable cause of morbidity in the UK and recent estimates are of up to 17 million sporadic, community cases of IID and 1 million GP consultations annually. Recent advances in next generation sequencing technologies provides a unique opportunity to assay the microbiome in an untargeted manner allowing us to explore GI diseases with unknown aetiology.
The Role
The successful candidate will join a team working in the area of gut commensal microbiome and the biocontrol of pathogens. The post holder will perform extensive analysis of gut microbiome using molecular profiling methods and assess the metabolism of the gut microbiome using metabolomics platforms.
Ideal Candidate
- PhD in microbiology
- Experience with next generation sequencing platforms and required bioinformatics for metagenomics analysis
- Experience in designing human studies
- Ability to handle anaerobic gut bacteria
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 15 months. Please note, this position does not meet UKVI requirements to sponsor a Tier 2 visa. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our web site jobs.quadram.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003604. We are committed to equal opportunities. The closing date for applications will be 31 January 2019.