Research Scientist (Chemical Biology)
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Research Scientist (Chemical Biology)
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £32,255 - £39,345 per year
Contract: 3 years, full-time
Closing Date: 03 March 2021
The Role
This project will use various chemical biology, molecular microbiology, microbial genetics and microscopy techniques to investigate alternate bacterial lifestyles (e.g. biofilms, cell wall deficiency, persisters) to understand their roles in the food chain, human health, and antimicrobial resistance. The position involves working with limited supervision, carrying out individual and collaborative research projects, supervising staff and students, and group management. The project will exploit state-of-the-art facilities for high throughput compound and mutant library screens, microbial genomics and advanced optical microscopy. [Employer hidden] and the Whitchurch group will provide a stimulating, multidisciplinary training environment.
The Ideal Candidate
- PhD in a relevant subject area (e.g. Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology or Biochemistry)
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular microbiology and/or chemical biology techniques
- Knowledge and skills with quantitative image analysis, biofilm models and bioinformatics are desirable
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £32,255 to £39,345 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is a fulltime post for a period of three years.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found at jobs.quadram.ac.uk, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003997.
We are committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
About Quadram Institute
The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. 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 state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park.