The Role
What we're looking for
Quadram Institute Bioscience currently has a vacancy for a Chief Scientific Officer to join a vibrant community dedicated to advancing science and improving health worldwide.
The Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) is pivotal in the development of the Institute’s scientific strategy and scientific leadership of QIB. The CSO will be a highly respected scientific leader who can provide clear scientific direction, leadership and management.
The post holder will continue to lead their research group delivering against the agreed research outcomes while working closely with the Director/CEO and as a member of the QIB Executive Board to develop plan and implement the scientific strategy.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a successful Group Leader and be a role model for excellence in scientific leadership. They will work collaboratively, and support and engage with colleagues across the Institute, internal and external stakeholders and the QIB Board of Trustees.
They will have an excellent publication record, together with demonstrable international recognition in areas of science relevant to the Institute’s vision. Collaboration is at our core, and we value partnerships with scientists within our institute, across the UK, and globally, as well as with industry and government. Candidates will have already established strong collaborations, a clear vision for collaborative research, experience of successfully developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships and continually horizon-scan to identify opportunities and risks.
An essential requirement is a PhD relevant to one of our research themes of food, microbiome and health and microbes and food safety.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Monday 13th October 2025. To express an interest or for more information please contact our retained search consultant, Dr Graham Little at McLean Partnership, via email at GrahamLittle@McLeanPartnership.com.
The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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