Job Description

Applications Close: 02 July 2025


Salary: 36,720 to 39,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience


Contract Length: Full-time post for a contract of 18 months


We're looking for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Evelien Adriaenssens in our Microbes and Food Safety programme.



The Adriaenssens group is a vibrant and collaborative research group looking into all things phage. We use culture-dependent and independent approaches to understand the role of bacteriophages as part of a range of microbiomes, working both with single phage-host pairs and complex microbial communities. We have a strong interest in the use of bacteriophages as biocontrol agents for pathogenic bacteria.

The role

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As a Research Scientist on the MRC-funded project "Mechanism of multiple drug resistance and genetic evolution of prevalent Salmonella serotypes derived from animals", the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the grant. Specifically, the post holder will investigate diverse Salmonella serovars across the food chain and the mechanisms of resistance development to bacteriophages and antibiotics. Key relationships will be developed with the Onarinde team at the University of Lincoln.



The Research Scientist will help organise and attend project meetings and contribute to communication and dissemination of results, including presentation of findings at scientific conferences and the publication of papers. The post holder will be given the opportunity to enrol in training courses related to career development or technical skills, and will assist in the daily supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students at QIB.

The ideal candidate

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The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioscience Engineering or a related Life Science subject (or expected to finish by post start) and is passionate about bacteriophages and food safety.



The responsibilities will be split between laboratory work in phage and bacteria culturing, development of resistant mutants and genomics. The ideal candidate is therefore flexible and able to handle lab work and sequencing data in parallel. Good communications skills and the ability to coordinate with team members to deliver objectives are essential.

Additional information

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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 18 months.



For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our HR website contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004898.



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 equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of all we do, and we expect 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 2 July 2025

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