Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School in partnership with the Quadram Institute
Professor of Gastroenterology
Ref: ATR1729
Salary will be £109,725 to £145,478 per annum on the Clinical Academic salary Scale for Clinical Academics holding Consultant Contracts, in accordance with the associated threshold guidance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, in partnership with the Quadram Institute and Norfolk and Waveney Hospitals Partnership, for a Professor of Gastroenterology to lead and drive the continued growth and development of clinical-academic translational research.
This position is based within Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s leading centres for food, gut, nutrition, and health research, offering access to cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant multidisciplinary community. The role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on translational gastroenterology research while maintaining clinical practice within a supportive academic and healthcare environment.
Food, gut health, and nutrition are central to the ethos of Norwich Research Park partners. Norwich Medical School, Quadram Institute, and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital are co-located alongside the BBSRC-funded John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute, and Earlham Institute. The park also hosts the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit and the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility, forming an integrated biomedical research campus.
The community is committed to developing and expanding translational medicine within its established portfolio of gut, metabolism, and nutrition research, genomic medicine, and food and crop science. The University of East Anglia is a member of UEA Health Partners, which actively collaborates with NHS and higher education partners to expand clinical research, with a particular focus on improving health outcomes in rural and coastal communities.
You will report to Professor Kristian Bowles, Dean of Norwich Medical School, and through him to Professor Philip Baker, Pro Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at UEA. You will work closely with clinical and scientific colleagues to expand and develop internationally competitive research and contribute to shaping global policy in the field.
This post is available immediately on an indefinite, full-time basis.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.
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.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Provisional closing date: 11 May 2026
Please note that this closing date will be extended if it is felt to be appropriate.
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