Background

The [Employer hidden] undertakes research in gut health, microbiology, food, and food safety. We are recruiting an established researcher to develop a programme in Food, Microbiome and Health, investigating how foods and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. The candidate will exploit resources within [Employer hidden] Bioscience and help establish the institute as a leader in this field.

The Role

The post holder will contribute to achieving the [Employer hidden]'s research aims, including understanding food structure and nutrition, the role of the microbiome in human health, and how dietary changes affect microbial responses in the human gut. The role involves leading in vitro and in vivo model systems, food structure analysis, microbiology, imaging, microbiomics, bioinformatics, and metabolomics. The post holder will also act as deputy to the current head of the Institute Strategic Programme. A significant support package, competitive salary, and relocation package are available.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in microbiology, microbiome, food, or nutrition
• Excellent publication record
• Track record of attracting funding
• Clear vision for collaborative research
• Commitment to equal opportunities

About the [Employer hidden]

The [Employer hidden] is a new interdisciplinary research institute at the forefront of food and health research. Its mission is to understand how food and the gut microbiota are linked to health and disease prevention. A partnership between [Employer hidden] Bioscience, 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.

Application Instructions

Apply via the link: https://jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=17835