The University of Reading in collaboration with the University of Leeds have been awarded funding from BBSRC to lead an Interactive Research Hub “INvestigating the role of Functional fOod and beveRages to IMprove health and recovery (INFORM)” as part of a BBSRC call for Open Research Innovation Clubs Research Hubs. The hub will run for 5 years and will establish a network of academic experts and industrial stakeholders capable of providing thought leadership on how probiotics, prebiotics and plant stanols may be best used to improve mental wellbeing, sports performance, and recovery from exercise, stress and illness.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to manage the hub on a full-time basis on a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years.
The main duties and responsibilities of the Hub Manager will include to:
Interview date: 21/02/2023
Informal contact details | Alternative informal contact details |
Contact role: | Principal Investigator | Contact role: | Professor of Food Microbiology |
Contact name: | Gemma Walton | Contact name: | Glenn Gibson |
Contact phone: | 0118 378 6652 | Contact phone: |
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Contact email: | g.e.walton@reading.ac.uk | Contact email: | g.r.gibson@reading.ac.uk |
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.