Overview
Salary: £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Scientist to join the Webber group at the Quadram Institute, based in Norwich, UK.
Responsibilities
* Create and use transposon mutant libraries in Salmonella.
* Use RNAseq and various informatic approaches as part of a collaborative project.
The ideal candidate
* PhD in microbiology/genomics
* Experience working with bacterial pathogens
* Experience creating transposon mutant libraries and analysing resulting data (essential)
* Familiarity with RNAseq
* Experience handling Salmonella and in informatics (highly desirable)
* Comfortable with contemporary molecular genetics and microbiology
* Good communication skills; able to work independently and in teams
* Previous experience working in multi-stakeholder projects is valuable
Additional details
* Salary on appointment will be within £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
* This is a full-time post for a contract of 48 months.
* Interviews will be held in the first week of March 2026.
* Closing date for applications: 19 February 2026.
* This role meets the criteria for a visa application; contact the Human Resources Team for questions regarding visa options.
* Disability Confident employer; interview to all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.
How to apply
Further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006043.
This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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