Research Scientist

• Analysing microbial genome and metagenome datasets to characterise population structure, diversity, and adaptive traits
• Investigating microbial communities associated with foods and production environments, including interactions that influence persistence and control
• Designing and delivering laboratory-based studies, including functional and fitness-based assays, to validate genomic and ecological findings
• Integrating results across datasets and systems to identify mechanisms relevant to real-world risk
• Working directly with industry and public sector partners to ensure research questions and outputs remain grounded in application

• PhD in a relevant subject area (e.g. Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics, or Biochemistry)
• Experience with metagenome and microbial genome data management and analyses
• Molecular microbiology laboratory skills
• Proven track-record in publishing their scientific findings
• High emotional intelligence for working within scientific teams

Knowledge and skills with culture-based models, such as bacterial biofilms