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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.
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Applications Close: 17 May 2026
Research Scientist (Metagenomics)
We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the laboratory of Professor Falk Hildebrand at the Quadram Institute. The human microbiome is shared among family members in all life stages (doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008). To investigate potential mechanisms and the impact on bacterial evolution, we created...
DetailsApplications Close: 11 May 2026
Chair of the Quadram Institute Bioscience Board of Trustees
We are seeking an established scientific leader, with proven experience and capabilities to serve as Chair of the QIB Board of Trustees. The Quadram Institute is at the forefront of the new interface between food science, gut biology and health, developing solutions to worldwide...
DetailsApplications Close: 17 May 2026
Research Scientist (Data Science)
We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Hildebrand group at the Quadram Institute. Microbial fermentation of plant-based foods is increasingly used to recreate the taste, texture, and nutritional qualities of meat, while improving environmental sustainability. Optimising the production of plant-based foods and...
DetailsApplications Close: 06 May 2026
Research Scientist (Metaproteomics)
We are looking for a Research Scientist (Metaproteomics) to join the Laboratory of Dr Kai Cheng in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience, based in Norwich, UK. Since joining the Quadram Institute in 2025 as a Group Leader, Dr Cheng...
DetailsApplications Close: 21 April 2026
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Assoc. Prof. Warren in the Delivering Sustainable Wheat programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience, based in Norwich, UK. Background: Mineral deficiency is still a major problem in the UK and globally. Novel crop...
DetailsApplications Close: 07 April 2026
We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Mark Webber in our Microbes and Food Safety programme. The post holder will join the Webber group as part of a consortium project (EB-MIND) studying bacterial responses to metal stress and will closely...
DetailsApplications Close: 06 April 2026
Athena Swan Project Coordinator
Applications are invited for an Athena Swan Project Coordinator to join the Quadram Institute Bioscience, based in Norwich, UK. The role: After being awarded Athena Swan Bronze in 2022, Quadram Institute is preparing for a renewal application. We are looking for an individual to...
DetailsApplications Close: 07 April 2026
Invest in ME Research Summer Student Bursaries
A limited number of eight-week summer bursaries are available for undergraduate students wishing to gain practical experience in a biomedical research laboratory and to explore a potential future career in research. The Quadram Institute, with the support of the charity Invest in ME Research,...
DetailsApplications Close: 31 March 2026
We’re looking for a Laboratory Support Technician to join the Science Operations team at the Quadram Institute. The technical support team are part of Quadram Institute Bioscience Science Operations, which helps enable scientific research project work. The role The post holder will provide a...
DetailsApplications Close: 22 March 2026
Research Scientist (Host–Microbiome Interactions and Microbial Metabolism)
We’re looking for a motivated Research Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr Lizbeth Sayavedra in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme at the Quadram Institute. The postholder will help investigate how microbial sulfur and nitrogen metabolism influences human health, with a particular focus...
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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