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 Professor Alessia Buscaino in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme. The Buscaino Lab, recently relocated to [Employer hidden], is part of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins. This is an 18-month full-time contract based in Norwich, UK. Salary: £37,500 to £40,240 per annum.
The role
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in fungal biology and sustainable food innovation. The project will focus on exploring intra-species fungal genotypic and phenotypic diversity in filamentous fungi, with the goal of identifying and optimising strains for mycoprotein and microbial food production. The successful candidate will apply biochemical, molecular biology, genomics, and phenotypic characterisation approaches, including nutritional profiling to understand how fungal diversity influences growth, metabolism, and nutritional value. The post holder will work closely with academic and industrial partners of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins and will benefit from the [Employer hidden]’s advanced sequencing, metabolomics, and bioinformatics platforms. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in fungal genomics, strain engineering, multi-omics data analysis, and collaborative research, while contributing to scientific publications, funding proposals, and public engagement activities.
The ideal candidate
Candidates should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline, with proven experience in fungal biology, genome editing, and/or microbial phenotyping. Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills are essential.
Additional information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £40,240 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 18 months. For further information and details of how to apply can be found on our HR website at jobs.quadram.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004986. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Interviews will be held on 10 December 2025. [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.