About Position/Job
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Hildebrand Laboratory at the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB) in Norwich. This role is part of a prestigious NERC-funded project focusing on the microbial drivers of methane emissions in soils. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of environmental microbiology, metagenomics, and climate science. The selected candidate will join an interdisciplinary team, utilising advanced sequencing platforms and UK’s top HPC infrastructure, helping to achieve the Institute’s mission to improve planetary and human health through microbiome research.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics
- Institution: Quadram Institute Bioscience
- Department: Food, Microbiome and Health
- Research field: Soil Metagenomics, Microbial Ecology
- Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
- Number of post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (9 months)
- Start Date (Anticipated): August 2025
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Salary Range: £36,720 to £42,000 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Soil microbiomes
- Environmental metagenomics
- Microbial methane oxidation
- SIP-enriched sequencing
- Bioinformatics and machine learning
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Soil Science, Ecology, Microbiology, or related discipline
- Strong programming skills (Python, R, C++, Perl, etc.)
- Experience with metagenomic or metatranscriptomic data
- Understanding of environmental microbial communities
- Demonstrated research output
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in supervising junior researchers
- Grant writing experience
- Independent project handling
- Familiarity with high-performance computing systems
Key Responsibilities
- Process and analyse SIP-enriched metagenomes and metatranscriptomes
- Develop custom bioinformatic tools and workflows
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods to microbial community data
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners
- Contribute to lab support, outreach, and student mentoring
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit your application via the official Quadram Institute recruitment portal. Ensure all documents are complete and up to date.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Contact details for referees
- Statement of research experience
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Now Open
- Deadline: 8 July 2025
- Interview Date: 14 July 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://quadram.ac.uk
- Job Posting: Research Scientist (Soil Metagenomics)
- Apply Now: Application Form: Postdoctoral Research Scientist
