The Role

The successful candidate will establish gut-brain/gut-CNS microfluidic chip systems to enable the study of the role of microbial products in regulating gut-immune-CNS communication in human-relevant systems, paving the way to development of microbial therapeutics for clinical trials. The post holder will also contribute to the wider research within the Food Microbiome and Health Programme at [Employer hidden].

• Conduct cutting-edge research at the interface of host-microbiome interactions in ageing.
• Build a wide range of complementary skills and expertise.
• Present and publish research findings, strengthening communication and presentation skills.
• Supervise students and develop mentoring, leadership and project management skills.
• Expand professional networks through interdisciplinary collaboration at national and international levels.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated scientist with an awarded, or soon to be awarded, PhD in Biology/Molecular Cell biology/Immunology/Neurobiology or a related discipline with evidenced experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Mammalian cell culture, ideally including experience with neuronal culture, iPSCs or multicellular systems
• Microfluidic systems, organoids, organ-on-chip
• Immunostaining/microscopy
• Microbial culture
• Molecular/Cell biology (e.g. RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, sequencing)
• Immunoassays, ELISA, and flow cytometry

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. They will have strong organisation and problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post until a funding end date of April 2028.

For further information and details of how to apply can be found on the [Employer hidden] HR website or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004995.

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.

About [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.

How to Apply

Applications close on Friday 28th November 2025. Please visit the [Employer hidden] vacancies page to apply. Use reference 1004995.