Research Scientist

Applications Close: 23 November 2023

Salary: £35,300 to £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Contract Length: 18 months, full-time

We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Fred Warren in our Food, Microbes and Health programme. 

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Research Scientist to work on an exciting BBSRC funded project aiming to explore the impact of a unique mutation impacting starch structure in peas.

This project will involve working closely with a range of partners including academic partners (Imperial College and John Innes Centre) as well as industrial collaborators including pea growers and processors, and innovative food companies.

The role

The Research Scientist will work on a project investigating the nutritional impact of naturally occurring mutations in the starch branching enzyme of pea. They will be required to investigate the impact of processing and producing different food products from pea flour on the nutritional profile of the pea. This will include techno-functional assessment of the impact on food processing, the digestibility of the foods in model systems, and in collaboration with Imperial College, the impact of the foods on human physiology and gut microbiome.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry or a related subject with a background in food and nutritional sciences. Previous experience working with food analytical methodologies (rheology, DSC, texture analysis) and in using in vitro digestion models (e.g. INFOGEST protocol). Additional experience in gut microbiome analysis would also be beneficial. The project will involve coordinating with multiple industry and academic partners so good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Additional information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £35,300 to £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 18 months.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on or quoting reference 1004552

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.

The closing date for applications will be 23rd November 2023

The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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