Driven by our vision to deliver healthier lives through multidisciplinary expertise and specialised core infrastructure,we are seeking an innovative Group Leader. You with have a collaborative approach to advance transformative research on how the microbiome shapes and is shaped by micronutrient status and bio-availability (from dietary intake to host-derived sources) and their implication for preventing obesity and metabolic disease and for supporting early-life growth and/or healthy ageing. In partnership with colleagues and stakeholders, the post holder will drive innovative research initiatives to establish mechanistic insight into microbiome-micronutrient interactions in the onset of obesity across the lifespan, leveraging Quadram's unique translational infrastructure to preventing obesity and metabolic disease and support healthy living through optimisation of nutritional status. Key Relationships Internal: All employees working at the Quadram Institute, including QIB, UEA and NHS colleagues. NBI Partnership. External: UKRI, BBSRC, Norwich Research Park, other scientific institutions and educational bodies, industry, governmental organisations, general public. Main Activities and developing strategies to improve host health and resilience to obesity and metabolic disease and promote health across the life course through optimisation of nutritional status. 40 Secure significant funding in accordance with the expectations of the discipline and level of the role. 10 Build and sustain strong collaborations and partnerships with researchers, institutions, industry, and other key stakeholders. 10 Lead and manage research teams, taking responsibility for the delivery of the research. This will include supervising Postdoctoral Research Assistants, supporting effective career development and maintaining high levels of performance representative of a world class institute. 10 Write and publish high quality and significant research papers together with providing expert commentary in a variety of media. 5 Promote a culture of world class science excellence, collaboration, and scientific integrity across the Institute. 5 Develop pertinent research strategies for the Institute to deliver high social and economic impact. 5 Promote our research and develop business opportunities for the Institute by liaising with and influencing government, industry and other external partners. 5 Disseminate research findings and consolidate the Institute’s international reputation through participation in international conference and exhibitions. 5 As agreed with line manager, other duties commensurate with the nature of the role. 5 Education Mass spectrometry. Essential Experience or strong interest in clinical translational research, including collaboration with clinical research facilities. Essential A strong record of independent or co-independent grant funding, with clear potential to compete for major national or international funding calls in micronutrients and microbiome. Essential A track record of independent micronutrient related research, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications addressing (microbial/host) micronutrient metabolism, community structure, function, or metabolism in the context of host health or disease. Essential Requirement Importance Experience in microbial/host micronutrient metabolism and host interactions during life-long health and/orobesity. Essential Evidence of experience of, or potential for, attracting funding, commensurate with stage of career. Essential Success in leading research and initiating interdisciplinary collaborations. Essential An excellent publication record in peer reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. Essential Ability to lead and participate in interdisciplinary research. Essential Experience of leading, managing and mentoring teams, including promoting excellence and developing and maintaining high levels of performance. Essential Established record of postdoctoral research. Essential Interpersonal
Micronutrients Group Leader in Norfolk employer: Quadram
At Quadram Institute, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of microbiome and health research. Located in the vibrant Norwich Research Park, our team enjoys access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, alongside opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to supporting our staff with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
