The Role

The successful candidate will join the laboratory of Professor Cynthia Whitchurch, part of the Microbes in the Food Chain Programme at [Employer hidden]. Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day lab management, including supervision and training of staff, students and visitors
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures related to laboratory research protocols and data management
• Assist with preparation of ethics and bio safety approvals
• Identify, plan, carry out and modify experiments to meet project objectives

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should possess a PhD in microbiology or immunology; qualifications in Innovation, Business or Entrepreneurship would be advantageous. In-depth knowledge of bacterial virulence strategies and immune responses is essential, as is skills in microscopy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Candidates should have significant experience working as a postdoctoral scientist with human pathogenic bacteria and genetically modified organisms. Experience running a large laboratory with multiple regulatory requirements is essential.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £39,150 to £47,850 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is a fulltime contract for a period of 5 years.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide Tier 2 visa sponsorship.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome 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.

How to Apply

Further information and details of how to apply can be found at http://jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=14552, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003719.

About Quadram Institute

Quadram Institute 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], 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. Quadram Institute is based on the Norwich Research Park.