Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Beraza in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £35,300 to £37,800 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 15 months
Closing Date: 22 January 2024
The Role
The Research Scientist will use experimental models to investigate the regulation of autophagy and its impact in controlling liver function. They will combine molecular biology techniques with high-throughput methodologies and immune-cell characterisation techniques in samples obtained from in vivo models. This postdoctoral position is to be part of a BBSRC-funded project.
The post holder will be expected to work with minimal supervision and lead the project independently; to design in vivo studies, to formulate research questions, design and perform experiments, to critically process and interpret the resulting data and to design future experiments. The appointed researcher will also show capacity to learn quickly, work in a team, help other members of the team and to work with internal and external collaborators.
The Ideal Candidate
To be considered for this post, candidates must possess a PhD in biology, biochemistry or equivalent. They must have knowledge of diverse molecular and cell biology methodologies, as well as data analysis skills. Previous experience on in vitro as well as in vivo preclinical models is essential. Experience of performing immunoblotting as well as flow cytometry on tissue samples are also essential and experience with histopathological analysis would be advantageous.
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £35,300 to £37,800 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 15 months.
Interviews will be held on 18 January 2024.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004575.
About the [Employer hidden]
The [Employer hidden] 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] 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. This is one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute.
The closing date for applications will be 22 January 2024
The [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.