The successful candidate will be able to translate theoretical knowledge into practice by supporting long-term innovation in sourdough baking via microbiological profiling and human intervention studies. The project is technology related, and requires a diverse skill set to embed a scientific R&D capability within Geary’s Bakeries. The successful candidate will need to become proficient in a wide range of skills. Specifically, proficiency in complex techniques such as DNA sequencing will be essential, but they must also become proficient in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.