Academic Director – CLIMB BIG DATA

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£88,250 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Microbial Bioinformatics Cloud Computing Research Infrastructure Management Stakeholder Management Leadership Team Management Research Funding Innovation in Bioinformatics

FULL DESCRIPTION

Academic Director – CLIMB BIG DATA

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (QIB), Norwich, UK | Part-time, 3 years | Salary: £70,560 - £88,250 per annum

About the Role

Applications are invited for an Academic Director to provide academic leadership and strategic direction to the CLIMB-BIG-DATA Project at [Employer hidden], based in Norwich, UK. This role will chair meetings and require a regular presence at QIB for key meetings and events, with flexibility to conduct duties remotely as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring CLIMB’s academic excellence
  • Driving innovation in microbial bioinformatics
  • Strengthening QIB’s position in the field
  • Supporting the transition to a sustainable operational model

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant scientific field and be recognised internationally in microbial management. They will have a track record of bridging academic and operational requirements, proven experience in leading large scale research infrastructure, excellent stakeholder management, a strong track record in innovative cloud computing applications and securing research funding, and strong leadership and team management skills.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £70,560 to £88,250 per annum, pro-rata depending on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time post for a contract of 36 months. Further information and details of how to apply can be found at jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=20098. Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society.

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.

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