Research Scientist (DIME Study)
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Research Scientist (DIME Study)
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £32,578 - £39,938 per annum
Contract: 12 months, Full-time
Closing Date: 22 August 2021
The Role
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the group of Dr Traka in the Food Databanks Programme at [Employer hidden] (QIB), based in Norwich, UK. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to drive all aspects relating to data analyses of the DIME human intervention study.
Key Responsibilities
- Extracting DNA from faecal samples and submitting to external providers for DNA sequencing
- Processing urine and faecal samples for untargeted metabolomics working with partner lab in Denmark, and undertaking subsequent statistical analyses
- Undertaking nutritional analysis of dietary arms (nutrients and bioactives), and statistically analyse the effect of diets on biomarkers
- Liaising with the QIB Biorepository to ensure future sample storage and open data submission
- Contributing to drafting of scientific reports, progress reports, and lead on scientific publications
Qualifications and Experience
- Proficient in advanced statistical analyses with R environment
- Proficient in biological human/microbial laboratory techniques, in particular DNA extraction methods
- Knowledge and experience with handling metabolomics data (including functional interpretation)
- Experience with public repositories of omics data
- PhD in Biological Sciences, Nutrition or related discipline
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 12 months. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our web site at https://jobs.quadram.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004095.
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.