Virome Research Scientist
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Virome Research Scientist
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring a Research Scientist to join their virome research programme in Norwich, UK. The role focuses on human intestinal virome and bacteriophage groups. Salary: £32,578 to £39,938 per annum. Fixed-term 16 months.
The Role
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join and contribute to the further development of a virome research programme at [Employer hidden] (QIB), based in Norwich, UK. The post-holder will work in the Carding and Adriaenssens groups at QI and will be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of metagenome datasets with the possibility of contributing to laboratory-based studies of intestinal viruses and the virome using samples obtained from young and elderly subjects. The candidate will spend time working with collaborators at the University of Leicester to acquire relevant skills and develop protocols for bacteriophage characterisation. For further information contact Dr Adriaenssens ([contact hidden]).
The Ideal Candidate
- PhD or equivalent in biological sciences or microbiology
- Experience with analysis and interpretation of metagenome data, preferably virome data
- Knowledge of informatics-based systems for characterising and studying bacteriophages
- Laboratory experience in viral extraction and nucleic acid isolation protocols (desirable)
- Good record of first-author publications in high quality peer reviewed journals
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £32,578 to £39,938 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 16 months. Closing date: 13 October 2021. Further information and details of how to apply can be found here. Contact Human Resources on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004112.
About the 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. This is one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute.