Postdoctoral Scientist - Phage Biology in Salmonella Control

Quadram; Norwich; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadram Institute Bioscience in Norwich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to contribute to an innovative programme developing bacteriophage-based approaches to control Salmonella infections in pigs. The role focuses on molecular biology, microbiology and phage biology under renowned supervisors.

You will lead experiments to engineer phage-propagation strains, evaluate efficacy in a pig infection model and translate findings into peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience in Salmonella genetics or bacteriophage research is advantageous.
• Strong enthusiasm for translational scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental work to develop and evaluate bacteriophage production against Salmonella in pigs.
• Apply molecular biology and microbiology techniques to study bacterial and phage biology.
• Assess phage efficacy in a pig infection model and interpret results.
• Communicate findings through publications and collaborative reports.

Skills

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Phage biology

Salmonella genetics

Education

PhD in Microbiology

Job description

Quadram Institute Bioscience in Norwich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to contribute to an innovative programme developing bacteriophage-based approaches to control Salmonella infections in pigs. The role focuses on molecular biology, microbiology and phage biology under renowned supervisors.

You will lead experiments to engineer phage-propagation strains, evaluate efficacy in a pig infection model and translate findings into peer-reviewed publications.