The Role

We’re looking for a Research Scientist to undertake collaborative research funded by the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, based in the group of Professor Arjan Narbad in our Microbes and Food Safety Programme. Gastrointestinal illness continues to be a considerable cause of morbidity in the UK and estimates are up to 17 million sporadic, community cases of IID and 1 million GP consultations annually. Recent advances in next generation sequencing technologies provides a unique opportunity to assay the microbiome in an untargeted manner allowing us to explore GI diseases with unknown aetiology. The successful candidate will join a team working in the area gut commensal microbiota and the biocontrol of pathogens. The post holder will perform extensive analysis of gut microbiome using advanced sequencing methods and assess the metabolism of the gut microbiome using metabolomics platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

• PhD in Microbiology
• Experience with next generation sequencing platforms and bioinformatics for metagenomics analysis
• Experience in designing human studies (desirable)
• Ability to handle anaerobic gut bacteria (desirable)

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 position until the funding end date of 31 March 2030. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit [Employer hidden] HR website or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004915. Applicants uploading a CV must provide a supporting cover letter. 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. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of all we do, and we expect 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.

How to Apply

Apply via the [Employer hidden] HR system at jobs.quadram.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 9 July 2025.