Postdoc in Precision Nutrition

Om jobbet

Join us at the Division of Food and Nutrition Science and contribute to cutting-edge research in precision nutrition and cardiometabolic health at Chalmers University of Technology. The project combines metabolomics, microbiome science and computational modelling to develop new food intake biomarkers and to understand individual metabolic responses to diet and develop personalized nutrition strategies.

About us

The Department of Life Sciences conducts research, innovation, and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. We explore how biological systems, and innovative technologies can be used to convert biomass into valuable products. We use advanced computational technologies to discover how biomolecules and organisms function and interact. We pioneer new methods for prediction, prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases.

The Division of Food and Nutrition Science addresses major societal challenges related to sustainable food production, nutrition and health. We conduct research, innovation, education and dissemination with the aim to provide new knowledge and solutions for a sustainable planet and healthy humans.

About the research project

The project aims to develop objective biomarkers of dietary intake and improve understanding of how individuals differ in their metabolic responses to food. Using large population studies, metabolomics, microbiome analyses, and advanced computational modelling, the research will identify personalized metabolic response patterns and their links to disease risk. The ultimate goal is to develop data-driven strategies for personalized dietary recommendations to prevent cardiometabolic diseases. In this postdoc-position, your work will include both wet-lab (mas spectrometric analysis) and dry lab tasks.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in bioanalysis, computational medicine or food and nutrition science or similar. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Experience in mass spectrometry and metabolomics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to spend 3-6 months periods abroad in a collaborating lab is required

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in multi-omics data integration is an advantage
• Experience from microbiome data analysis is an advantage

What you will do

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and validating novel dietary biomarkers using metabolomics and metaproteomics approaches
• Analyzing large-scale multi-omics and clinical datasets to investigate individual metabolic responses to diet. The work includes applying advanced statistical and machine learning methods to identify metabolic response patterns and develop predictive models for personalized nutrition.
• Supervising master's and/or doctoral students to a certain extent
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master's level

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.

• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note:The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than April 11.

For questions please contact:

Rikard Landberg, Professor and Head of division

rikard.landberg@chalmers.se 072 350 93 86

We look forward to your application!

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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez - forward.

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