Lead Nutrition Data Scientist - Food Data & Diet Tools

Quadram Institute; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadram Institute Bioscience in Norwich invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist to lead research on food composition data in nutrition and coordinate analysis capabilities for dietary assessment research.

The role encompasses collaboration with FN-NBRI, development of data analysis tools, and leading grant proposals. A PhD in Nutrition or related field is highly desirable, with strong data handling and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in nutrition, dietetics, or food science required.
• PhD in nutrition/dietetics or related field preferred.
• Experience with nutrition research and dietary data handling required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on food composition data acquisition, curation, and reporting.
• Develop analysis capabilities from dietary assessment tool outputs.
• Lead and support FN-NBRI grant proposals and training activities.
• Coordinate food data standardisation and contribute to EU/national projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and disseminate research through publications and talks.

Skills

Food composition data

Data analysis

Dietary assessment tools

Nutrition knowledge

Grant writing

Education

BSc Nutrition/Dietetics

PhD Nutrition/Dietetics

Tools

FoodCASE

R

Python

Job description

Quadram Institute Bioscience in Norwich invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist to lead research on food composition data in nutrition and coordinate analysis capabilities for dietary assessment research.

The role encompasses collaboration with FN-NBRI, development of data analysis tools, and leading grant proposals. A PhD in Nutrition or related field is highly desirable, with strong data handling and stakeholder engagement skills.