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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated fundamental and translational scientist with expertise in organoid development, metabolomics, microbiome research, and translational science to join our dynamic research team.

This role involves a leading innovative project aimed at understanding the complex interactions between prenatal diet and nutrient supplementation on offspring neurodevelopment and whether this can be explained by early- age molecular profiles, gut microbiome and metabolic profiles. This will involve a close collaboration with The Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood (COPSAC), a leading research institute known for its high-quality, longitudinal cohort studies.

You will employ in-vitro 3D organoid models to see how micronutrients may affect organoid growth, which recapitulates features of early human neurodevelopment in vitro. You will play a key role in bridging a significant gap in our understanding of prenatal nutrition and child neurodevelopment and foster the development of personalised nutrition strategies in prenatal care.

About you

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or soon to obtain) in immunology, bioinformatics or a related field with a strong emphasis on omics research, with extensive expertise in working with (multicellular) organoid cultures. They will be proficient in data analysis tools such as R and Python. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific information to varied audiences, and a proven track record of translating scientific research into clinical or real-world applications.

How to apply

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter on the University Website. 

For informal enquiries contact Dr Min Kim (min.kim@surrey.ac.uk) and Dr Olivier Cexus (o.cexus@surrey.ac.uk).

Please note that informal pre screen interviews to take place on 3^rd and 4^th October. Face-2-Face interviews 10^th October.

Further details

Job Description  

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.