Hours per week 37 Project Title Developing a high fibre juice-shot with improved digestive tolerance and beneficial impacts on the gut microbiome: FUNKi-3.0 Expected/Ideal Start Date 06 Jan 2025 Months Duration 6
Job DescriptionMain Purpose of the Job
We are looking to hire a Research Scientist to work on an exciting Innovate UK funded industry-academia collaboration with a start-up company. The role will involve developing and testing novel fermentable fibre formulations for use in drinks formulations targeted at improving gut health. The formulations will be tested using the advanced model gut facilities available at Quadram Institute to understand their impact on gut microbiome composition and digestive tolerance.
Key activities will involve designing novel fibre formulations, in conjunction with the start-up company and specialist food technologists, carrying out model gut fermentations of the formulations and analysing the impact on the gut microbiome through metagenomic analysis of microbial communities, metabolomics and analysis of volatile metabolites. The analysis will be supported by the sequencing, metabolomics and bioinformatics platforms available at Quadram Institute.
Key Relationships
The position will report to Dr Fred Warren who will be the project coordinator at Quadram. The post holder will also need to work closely with other researchers within the Warren Group. Externally, the post holder will need to be in regular contact with representatives from the industrial partner, food technologists and the funder, Innovate UK, to update on progress and coordinate research.
Main Activities & Responsibilities
PercentageExperimental work- model colon experiments, metagenomics, metabolomics 60 Data analysis and bioinformatics 20 Collaborating with project partners, preparing reports for funders 10 Ensure research and record keeping is carried out in accordance with good practice, Scientific Integrity and in compliance with local policies and any legal requirements 5 As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role 5
Person ProfileEducation & Qualifications
Requirement Importance PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, nutrition or related discipline Essential
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
Requirement Importance Metabolomics analysis by NMR or LC-MS Essential Dietary fibre formulation and analysis Essential DNA extraction and shotgun metagenomics analysis Essential
Requirement Importance Experience working with in vitro models of the human digestive trac Essential Willingness/experience handling human samples Essential Demonstrated ability to perform research Essential Experience working with industrial partners Desirable
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Requirement Importance Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Essential Ability to follow instructions/Standard Operating Procedures Essential Excellent time management and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines Essential Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skills Essential Embrace working as part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary team Essential Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team Essential Promotes and strives for continuous improvement Essential
Additional Requirements
Requirement Importance Attention to detail Essential Promotes equality and values diversity Essential Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required Essential Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to work Essential Able to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Institute Essential
Who We AreQuadram Institute Bioscience
The Quadram Institute is at the forefront of a new interface between food science, gut biology and health, developing solutions to worldwide challenges in food-related disease and human health.
We are engaged in fundamental and translational food and health research, alongside clinical studies, endoscopy and industry, working together to become a leading international hub for food and health research, combining scientific excellence and clinical expertise, delivering impacts on patient care and accelerating innovation.
The Quadram Institute is a diverse and multicultural scientific community. We thrive on our international and European links, appointing staff from across the world. Any candidate who would like further information on current or anticipated immigration requirements can contact the HR Team on +44 (0)1603 450888 or .
The post will be based in the Warren group at Quadram. The Warren group focusses on understanding the impact of carbohydrate structure on digestion and the gut microbiome in health and disease. Based within the Food, Microbes and Health strategic programme at the Quadram Institute, the group aims to leverage expertise in physical chemistry of carbohydrates, advanced gut models and 'omics technology to develop innovative microbiome targeted foods. We aim to take a holistic approach with research spanning crop and agricultural science, food production, gut modelling and gut diseases.
Research Scientist
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Warren in the Food, Microbiome and Health programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), based in Norwich, UK.
Background:
The post will be based in the Warren group at Quadram Institute. The Warren group focusses on understanding the impact of carbohydrate structure on digestion and the gut microbiome in health and disease. Based within the Food, Microbes and Health strategic programme at the Quadram Institute, the group aims to leverage expertise in physical chemistry of carbohydrates, advanced gut models and 'omics technology to develop innovative microbiome targeted foods. We aim to take a holistic approach with research spanning crop and agricultural science, food production, gut modelling, and gut diseases.
The role:
We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Research Scientistwith a background in dietary fibre, gut health or gut microbiology to work on a dynamic Innovate UK project aiming to develop the next generation of gut health beneficial beverages. Working with a new start-up company this project will aim to explore a range of soluble fibre formulations for incorporation into beverages. We will aim to explore the impact of formulations on gut microbiome composition, the abundance of beneficial microbes and microbial metabolites, as well as digestive tolerance. This will be achieved using the cutting-edge model gut systems available at Quadram Institute, combined with cutting edge omics technologies.
There will be the potential to see discoveries rapidly translated into real world applications.
The ideal candidate:
The successful candidate will have a PhD inbiochemistry, molecular biology, nutrition, or a related discipline. Previous experience working with in vitro gut models, dietary fibre and the gut microbiome is essential and experience working with industrial partners would be advantageous.
Strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to work independently will be essential for this fast-paced industry-partnered project.
Additional information:
Salary on appointment will be within the range £36,720 to £39,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 6 months.
This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
About the Quadram Institute:
The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. A partnership between Quadram Institute Bioscience, the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park. This is one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute. (https://quadram.ac.uk/ ).
The closing date for applications will be 3 December 2024
The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499)and is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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