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Quadram Institute Bioscience provides a stimulating and rewarding environment to work in. Research Group Leaders lead small teams that use multidisciplinary approaches to tackling major societal challenges such as healthier ageing, reducing the burden of disease, and healthier and more sustainable food.
The Quadram Institute is part of the Norwich Research Park, which is home to six institutions carrying out world-leading research, an internationally renowned university, a major hospital with clinical research facilities and around 30 science and technology businesses. With over 11,000 people including 3,000 scientists and clinicians and an annual research spend of over £100 million, the Norwich Research Park is Europe’s leading centre for research in Food, Health and the Environment.
Quadram Institute Bioscience benefits from its location on the edge of Norwich, combining a pleasant location set in 230 hectares of parkland with proximity to Norwich, a vibrant city that mixes the past and the future to make an inspiring place to live and work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As part of that commitment we signed up to the Athena Swan Charter and were awarded Bronze status on International Women’s Day in March 2022. Athena Swan was originally established to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine (STEMM). The Charter now includes addressing gender equality more broadly, not just the barriers to progression that affect women.
We have signed up to the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive research environment.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you are an international applicant, the recruitment team can provide you with guidance on the different visa options and application processes.
Applications Close: 14 April 2025
Group Leader (Microbes and Food Safety)
Group Leader (Microbes and Food Safety) Full or Part Time We are looking for an exceptional scientist with a research focus on bacterial foodborne pathogens or microbial spoilage. You will join other world class Principal Investigators and research scientists within the Microbes and Food...
DetailsApplications Close: 28 March 2025
QIB Extra Postdoctoral Researcher
We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in biochemistry, enzymology, and analytical chemistry to join our the QIB Extra research team on a twelve-month basis. QIB Extra Ltd is a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the Quadram Institute Bioscience. QIB Extra has...
DetailsApplications Close: 31 March 2025
Invest in ME Research Summer Student Bursaries
Three eight-week bursaries are available for undergraduate students wanting to gain practical experience of working in a research laboratory and developing a future career in biomedical research. The Quadram Institute is with the support of the charity Invest in ME Research establishing a centre...
DetailsApplications Close: 17 March 2025
We’re looking for a Career Track Group Leader to join the Quadram Institute. 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,...
DetailsApplications Close: 23 March 2025
We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Martin Warren in the Food, Microbiome and Health Programme at the Quadram Institute (QI), based in Norwich, UK. Prof Warren’s research combines areas of chemistry, biology and nutrition. His interests are firmly...
DetailsApplications Close: 16 March 2025
Research Scientist (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Microbiology)
We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Martin Warren in the Food Microbiome and Health Programme at Quadram Institute (QI), based in Norwich, UK. The aim of this project is to elucidate the detailed molecular characteristics of a range...
DetailsApplications Close: 15 March 2025
Research Scientist (B12 Assay)
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Martin Warren in the Food Innovation and Health Programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), based in Norwich, UK. Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a growing global health concern, affecting millions and...
DetailsApplications Close: 24 February 2025
Academic Director – CLIMB BIG DATA
Applications are invited for an Academic Director to provide academic leadership and strategic direction to the CLIMB-BIG-DATA Project at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), based in Norwich, UK. Background: CLIMB-BIG-DATA is a collaboration between leading UK universities working to deliver a cutting-edge bioinformatics platform to...
DetailsApplications Close: 06 March 2025
Pharmaceutical Quality Manager
We’re excited to invite applications for the role of Pharmaceutical Quality Manager to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique chance to play a key role in pioneering Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) therapies for gastrointestinal disorders and beyond. We’re looking for a...
DetailsApplications Close: 21 February 2025
Microbiome and Health Human Studies Lead
We’re looking for a Microbiome and Health Human Studies Lead to join the Food, Microbiome and Health programme at the Quadram Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Our Food, Microbiome and Health research programme focuses on the relationships between plant-based foods and human health, through...
DetailsWorking at the Quadram Institute
The Quadram Institute is at the forefront of food and health research, and will provide you with a stimulating and rewarding environment to work in and progress your career. As part of the Norwich Research Park, working in the Quadram institute means you will be part of a community of over 3000 life scientists. As well as being an international centre for scientific expertise, Norwich is one of the UK's safest and most pleasant cities with an excellent quality of life
Join usStudentships and training
Training the food and health scientists of the future is an important part of our mission. PhD students are hosted in research groups by world leaders in their field, benefiting from easy access to the student life at the University of East Anglia. QI is a partner in the Norwich Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership Programme, which brings together the resources of the world-class research institutions on the Norwich Research Park. We are also a specialised international training centre for EU PhD students and postdoctoral scientists. We also host internships, placements and undergraduate students looking for work experience, as well as providing a number of opportunities for schools and school students.
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