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Research Scientist
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £36,720 to £44,500 per annum
Contract: Full time, 3 years
Closing Date: 23 March 2025
About the Role
We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Martin Warren in the Food, Microbiome and Health Programme at the [Employer hidden] (QI), based in Norwich, UK. Prof Warren’s research combines areas of chemistry, biology and nutrition. The aim of this project is to engineer the B12 pathway into systems that do not naturally produce the nutrient, building on years of experience since the pathway was first cloned into E. coli.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist to join an ambitious project focused on introducing and optimising vitamin B12 biosynthesis in organisms that naturally lack the ability to produce this essential nutrient. This is a pioneering and technically challenging endeavour requiring creativity, perseverance, and a strong foundation in recombinant DNA technology.
The Ideal Candidate
The Research Scientist will have a PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry or a related discipline with knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology or synthetic biology. Key skills include:
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Molecular cloning and genome editing
- Metabolic pathway reconstruction
- Synthetic biology approaches
- Heterologous gene expression
- Analysing metabolic outputs
It is essential that the post holder has a proven record in scientific writing and it is advantageous to have experience in preparing data/information for grant proposals.
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £36,720 to £44,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 36 months. This job is part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.
How to Apply
For further information and details of how to apply, contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004847. Alternatively, apply via the link.
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.