Research Scientist (Host–Microbiome Interactions and Microbial Metabolism)

Job Title

Research Scientist (Host–Microbiome Interactions and Microbial Metabolism)

Job Title: Research Scientist (Host–Microbiome Interactions and Microbial Metabolism)

Post Number:

Closing Date: 22 Mar 2026

Grade: SC6

Starting Salary: £37,500-£45,350

Funding End Date: 28 Feb 2031

Hours per week: 37

Project Title: Nitrogen fixation and sulfur metabolism in the context of human gut health

Months Duration: 36

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The group will focus on sulphate and sulphite reducing bacteria, a key family of gut bacteria involved in sulfur and nitrogen cycling, and their interactions with the host and the wider gut microbiome. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to building a dynamic team at the interface of microbial physiology, metabolism, and host–microbe interactions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated microbio...