Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences

School/Section
- Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
- Division
- Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health
- Staff Category
- Research
- Position Type
- Part Time
- Grade
- Grade 6
- Salary
- £37,999 - £39,105
- Ref No
- ROW132R
- Closing Date
- 09-JAN-2025

THE ROWETT INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN and the Aberdeen-based Microbiology/Biotechnology company NCIMB will work together to further fundamental and applied research to enhance current knowledge about host-microbe interactions in the human gut that contribute to human health. The project aims to investigate interactions between a novel bacterial co-culture and specific prebiotic substrates. This will lead to generation of a novel synbiotic product to boost gut health and immune function specifically targeted at the ageing population.

NCIMB aims to develop new products in high value healthcare markets. The microbiome sector has been identified as a growth opportunity focusing on industry practitioners developing probiotics and live biotherapeutic products.

This 11-12 months funding-limited post is jointly funded by Innovate UK and NCIMB through the BBSRC Technology Strategy Board programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented graduate to manage and deliver a strategic innovation project, supported by an expert academic team.

Salary will be paid at the rate £37,999 to £39,105 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Job Reference Number: ROW132R

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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