Group Leaders (Senior and Early Career)

The Quadram Institute is investing in its world-leading research through the creation of new Group Leader positions. Full or Part Time.

Background:

The Quadram Institute is a cutting-edge £75 million facility with strategic research programmes in Food, Microbiome and Health, and Microbes and Food Safety.   We bring together a diverse team of researchers, academics, and NHS clinicians to tackle pressing issues in human health, food, and disease. Our innovative approach bridges food science, gut biology, and human health, leveraging the world-class bioscience cluster at Norwich Research Park.  The Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB) has vacancies for both established and early-career scientists who want to make a significant impact on global health challenges!

We are looking for proactive scientists to lead research programmes that advance our mission of improving lives through cutting-edge research in gut health, microbiology, and food science.

Ideal candidates:

Ideal candidates will have a strong publication record, experience relevant to our scientific focus, and a clear vision for collaborative research. You should demonstrate potential for attracting funding and be committed to addressing key issues in microbiology, human microbiome, food health and safety, nutrition, and sustainable diets. Collaboration is at our core, and we value partnerships with scientists within our institute, across the UK, and globally, as well as with industry and government.

Candidates will be considered for a Career Track Group Leader position of 5 years or an indefinite contract, along with a support package that includes both setup funding and scientific support. 

Applications are invited from microbiologists, biochemists, data scientists, bioinformaticians, nutritionists, immunologists, gastroenterologists and other areas of clinical sciences to join a vibrant community dedicated to advancing science and improving health worldwide!

At QIB we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We value the diversity of our staff and are committed to creating a positive environment, one that is fair, welcoming and inclusive, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 

How to apply:

Please follow this QIB Group Leader Recruitment Pack for further information about how to apply.

Closing date for applications is 30^th September 2024.

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