Salary: £37,500 to £40,600 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Contract Length: Full-time post for a contract of 5 years.
Research Scientist
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Beraza in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), based in Norwich, UK.
Background
The Beraza Lab at the Quadram Institute studies how foods influence the liver-gut-microbiome axis throughout the lifespan. Our multidisciplinary research combines bioinformatics, molecular biology, and advanced imaging to uncover the mechanisms underlying diet-driven effects on gut and liver health.
The role
We are seeking a Research Scientist to join our collaborative and dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with the QIB Bioinformatics team, the Earlham Institute, and other collaborators, gaining access to state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced super-resolution microscopy at the QIB Bioimaging Facility.
This role offers the opportunity to:
* Conduct cutting-edge research at the interface of nutrition, microbiome science, and liver biology.
* Build expertise in bioinformatics, in vivo and in vitro experimental design, and advanced imaging techniques.
* Present and publish research findings, strengthening communication and presentation skills.
* Supervise students, developing leadership and project management abilities.
* Expand professional networks through interdisciplinary collaboration at national and international levels.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a PhD in bioinformatics, molecular biology, immunology, or a related discipline, and experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Bioinformatics analysis of large datasets, including single-cell RNA sequencing, bulk RNA sequencing.
* Microbiome-related bioinformatics analysis of 16S rRNA, shotgun, or whole-genome sequencing datasets.
* Designing, performing, and analysing in vivo experiments.
* Flow cytometry; design, run and analysis.
* Histopathology, and advanced microscopy (brightfield, fluorescence, confocal).
* Molecular biology techniques, such as qPCR, western blotting, and ELISA.
* Data analysis, manuscript preparation and writing.
* Grant writing.
* Training and supervision of students or junior researcher.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
* Strong organisation and problem-solving abilities.
* The capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
* A proactive approach to developing new skills and advancing interdisciplinary research.
Additional information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £40,600 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 5 years.
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.
Note: The closing date for applications is 12 October 2025.
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