Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Research Scientist to join the laboratory of Prof Tom Wileman in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme based in Norwich, UK. This is a full-time, 3-month contract with a salary of £33,050 to £40,750 per annum.
The Role
The Research Scientist will undertake laboratory experiments to study the role played by LC3 associated phagocytosis (LAP) in controlling infection and inflammation. The post requires experience in the analysis of autophagy and LAP using microscopy and protein analysis. This will involve culture of primary fibroblasts and bone marrow derived macrophages coupled with high resolution microscopy including confocal live cell imaging and correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM). Experiments will be underpinned by experience in DNA manipulation, plasmid construction, qPCR, construction of viral transduction vectors and gene editing.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Cell Biology Immunology as well as demonstrated proficiency in the study of LC3 associated phagocytosis by microscopy and Western blot. The post requires excellent communication skills including demonstrated ability to present complex information with clarity coupled with an ability to work independently. The post holder will be willing to promote equality and diversity and embrace the values and behaviours expected within [Employer hidden].
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £33,050 to £40,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 3 months. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website https://jobs.quadram.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 18262. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
About [Employer hidden]
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. (https://quadram.ac.uk).