Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr Gemma Langridge in the Microbes in the Food Chain Programme at the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB)

Background:

The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute at the forefront of a new era in food and health research. Its mission is to understand how food and the gut microbiota are linked to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. The Quadram Institute is looking to reduce the problems caused by microbes in the food chain by delivering an enhanced understanding of the ecology, evolution and survival strategies of pathogens in the food chain, including the drivers of antimicrobial resistance, to improve human health.

The role:

This role involves whole genome sequencing of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi strains on both short and long read platforms to investigate genome rearrangements, and developing/optimising transposon mutagenesis in wildtype strains of S. Typhi to identify genes required for survival in bile. The postholder will communicate their findings to project partners and disseminate them through presentations and reports to various audiences.

The ideal candidate:

Candidates should possess a PhD in a biological subject. They should also possess experience in using transposon mutagenesis and whole genome sequencing. Experience of successfully planning, conducting and analysing scientific experiments is essential. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are also essential as there are a number of project collaborators. Candidates should have excellent report writing skills and the ability to work well independently to tight deadlines.

Additional information:

Salary on appointment will be within the range £31,250 to £38,100 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.  This is a fulltime post for a period of 5 years.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450462 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk  quoting reference 1003550.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society.  The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values.  To support our commitment, we have a range of family, faith and diversity friendly working arrangements to help all staff achieve excellence in their area of work.

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