Jonathan Knowles’ Research Fellow: Brain-Gut Axis

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in partnership with the Quadram Institute 

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

Are you ready to transform our understanding of the brain-gut axis and its impact on human health? 

The University of East Anglia (UEA), in partnership with the Quadram Institute, invites applications for a visionary Research Fellow to lead pioneering research at this exciting interface. 

You will join a world-class research environment, working alongside experts in neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, and clinical medicine. Your research will focus on the mechanisms and health implications of brain-gut communication, with the opportunity to drive cross-disciplinary collaborations and real-world impact. 

Key duties include: 

• Leading innovative research at the brain-gut interface
• Building collaborations across UEA, the Quadram Institute, and Norwich Research Park
• Supervising and mentoring research staff and students
• Actively seeking external funding and building a strong fellowship application profile
• Publishing internationally recognised research

You will have: 

• A PhD in biomedical science or a closely related discipline relevant to the brain-gut axis
• Relevant postdoctoral research experience
• A strong publication record
• A strong proposal for research on the brain-gut axis (candidates will be asked to submit a 1-page summary with their application)
• Experience in securing or contributing to research funding
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A clear trajectory for future external fellowship applications

Whilst appointment within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is most likely, for a suitable candidate there is the potential for appointment within the Faculty of Science, either as a cross-appointment or as the primary appointment.

This full-time role is available from 1 January 2026 on a fixed term basis for 3 years.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary, can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 19 November 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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