National Center of Excellence looking for Post-Doctoral Fellow in Nutrition, Metabolomics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Job title:

National Center of Excellence looking for Post-Doctoral Fellow in Nutrition, Metabolomics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Company:

Aalborg Universitet

Job description

The National Center of Excellence PREDICT, based at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University (AAU) in Copenhagen, is looking to recruit a highly skilled post-doctoral fellow to join our international and interdisciplinary group of dedicated researchers. The position is a two and a half year full time position. The expected starting date will be 1 November 2024 or soon hereafter.JobbeskrivelseAbout the Center for Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease(PREDICT)PREDICT was founded in 2021 with the purpose of studying and unravelling the cause and prognosis of inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD). IBD are chronic and disabling diseases that affect millions of people worldwide.
PREDICT is organized as a broad, national and interdisciplinary collaboration between six partners located at Aalborg University, Aalborg University Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Statens Serum Institut, and the Capital Region of Denmark, involving both clinicians and basic scientists. In addition to the national partnerships, PREDICT also has strong international collaborations.The Postdoc PositionWe are looking to recruit an excellent postdoctoral fellow who will work primarily on integrating data from previously conducted dietary intervention studies related to large-scale nutrition and metabolomics to understand personal responses to meals/diets, including nutritional aspects of IBD and application of new molecular approaches in nutritional research. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct high-impact research on how nutrition influences the development and course of disease in IBD. Example areas of study include understanding the effects of meat sources, processed foods, and food additives on the metabolome. The center has access to valuable resources for nutritional epidemiology studies, including biological samples, as well as a world-class clinical environment for intervention studies.The postdoctoral fellow will assume primary responsibility for new research projects- from study planning to conducting the study, writing scientific articles, obtaining funding and presenting research at national and international meetings, and training students- while carrying out the transition to becoming an independent researcher.The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with group leader, Assistant Professor Maiara Brusco de Freitas and also with the Center’s interdisciplinary group of scientists to conduct cutting-edge international research. The workplace will be Aalborg University Copenhagen(Copenhagen South Harbor), where the main facilities of the National Center of Excellence are located.QualificationsWe are looking for a candidate with skills in nutrition, data analysis, computational biology, metabolomics, and a special interest in IBD.The ideal candidate has:

• A PhD in nutrition or a PhD in epidemiology and special interest/other training in nutrition
• Has demonstrated expertise in omics data analyses, for example with metabolomics and/or metagenomics
• Previous high-quality publications
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Excellent skills in initiating projects and working independently
• Excellent collaborative skills

We offerWe offer an exciting postdoc position in a dynamic, informal, high-performing environment with dedicated, friendly colleagues.Further informationPlease contact Director Tine Jess(jess@dcm.aau.dk) or Maiara Brusco De Freitas(mbrusdefrei@dcm.aau.dk).
www.predictibd.dk
Twitter:@PREDICTIBDApplication requirementsThe application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR partner Jeannette Bøgh by mail Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenLøn og ansættelsesvilkårEmployment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance’s current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

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København

Job date

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:56:08 GMT

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