Group Leader: Microbiome, Diet & Host Health

Quadram Institute; Norwich; On-site; GBP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Access to core facilities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Quadram Institute invites applications for an ambitious and collaborative Group Leader (Professor or Associate Professor equivalent) or Career Track Group Leader (Assistant Professor equivalent) to establish an independent research programme focused on advancing our understanding of how food and food components influence the human gut microbiome and host health.

This strategic appointment will strengthen our Future Food research theme by developing new approaches, assays and model systems to

Qualifications

• PhD required with strong publication record.
• Experience leading independent research groups.
• Track record in securing competitive funding.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent research programme.
• Develop novel microbiome models and assays.
• Lead, mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team.
• Secure and manage funding and collaborations.

Skills

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

Nutrition science

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Quadram Institute invites applications for an ambitious and collaborative Group Leader (Professor or Associate Professor equivalent) or Career Track Group Leader (Assistant Professor equivalent) to establish an independent research programme focused on advancing our understanding of how food and food components influence the human gut microbiome and host health.

This strategic appointment will strengthen our Future Food research theme by developing new approaches, assays and model systems to