The Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB) is an international research centre undertaking interdisciplinary research at the forefront of food and health. It is a leading member of a unique plant-food-health science cluster in Norwich, UK.
Working directly with clinicians in a new state-of-the-art building (which houses both the Institute and the Gastroenterology unit of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and academics from the University of East Anglia) QIB scientists have expertise across food science, microbiology, the microbiome, biomathematics and clinical research.
The Quadram Institute was established in 2017 and has blossomed into an internationally recognised research centre at the forefront of food and health research, thanks to the leadership of its first Director, Professor Ian Charles. With the appointment of its new Institute Director and CEO, Professor Daniel Figeys, this is a remarkable opportunity to further develop the QIB. The Institute receives core research funding from the BBSRC, which underpins two major strategic research programmes, running from 2023-2028, and which it uses to leverage research funding from many other sources.
What we are looking for
The Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight of the Institute, and with the strong interest in food and health, this is an exciting time in the development of QIB. As the tenures of some of existing Trustee Directors are coming to an end, the Board is looking to make new appointments of exceptional candidates with senior expertise in one or more of the following areas:
* Senior level experience and leadership in the translation and/or commercialization of research, focused on the food and /or biotechnology sectors
* Senior level experience and leadership at the interface between scientific research and policy development in the life sciences and medicine.
With commercial acumen and passion about helping to lead the Institute in meeting its mission to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food, you will be able to demonstrate significant experience in a senior role and an interest in the mission of QIB. Applicants must have the ability to contribute to strategic thinking and development.
Prior experience as a Trustee Director or Non-Executive Director is required. Successful candidates must be able to make a commitment of approximately ten days per annum to prepare for and attend meetings of the Board. At least two of the meetings are likely to be face to face, with the rest being held online.
The positions, which are voluntary, are normally for a period of three years. Expenses will be reimbursed.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Monday 13th October 2025.
Further information, including a detailed role description and person specification, is available at Quadram Institute – An Introduction to The Quadram Institute and the Trustees Directors opportunities.
The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.