Post-doctoral Fellow in Nutrition

il y a 2 jours


Luxembourg Luxembourg Institute of Health Temps plein

**Within the Department of Precision Health, Dr. Torsten Bohn, Head of the Nutrition & Health Research Group (NUTRIHEALTH), and his team aim to explore dietary patterns, their nutrient and non-nutrient composition, and their association with chronic conditions such as metabolic syndrome. An important focus of the group is examining the relationship between dietary patterns and health outcomes, along with innovative biomarkers of dietary intervention, including oxidative stress, body composition, micronutrients, and phytochemicals.**

For an interdisciplinary intervention study involving various LIH partners, conducting a human study on the effects of Westernized and Mediterranean diets on diverse multi-modal cardiometabolic outcomes, including multi-omics, we are offering a 24-month post-doctoral position at our premises.

The main tasks of the post-doctoral fellow will include planning and coordinating the nutrition intervention study alongside Dr. Bohn and other PIs at LIH, as well as analyzing and evaluating the findings. As part of this work, the post-doctoral fellow will benefit from the local expertise of **Dr. Torsten Bohn** in nutrition and health, the Nutri-Health team, and collaboration with other PIs across LIH departments. Statistical support and in-house assistance for conducting clinical trials are also available.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Organizing and coordinating a clinical nutritional trial together with the clinical team, statisticians and other researchers involved;
- Participating in laboratory measures of biomarkers related to inflammation/oxidative stress;
- Taking a lead role in driving data-analysis and publications related to outcomes;
- Discuss results within consortium;
- Interpret findings statistically;
- Participate in project meetings & organization;
- Give presentations at local institute level.

**Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications**
- PhD in Nutrition, Pharmacy Biochemistry or comparable;
- Experience in clinical study set-up and coordination;
- Hands-on experience in the laboratory, preferably related to biomarkers is a strong asset;
- Excellent writing skills in English;
- Good organizational skills;
- High motivation and discipline.

**What we offer**
- Researchers have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary & international scientific environment, benefitting from diverse exchanges with other students and scientists in and across the department;
- An environment allowing further training in a variety of health-related domains, fostering the acquisition of horizontal skills around presentation & communication skills, scientific English, statistical data evaluation, and training in Epidemiology.
- A close link to clinical, statistical & data analysis.
- Close collaboration with other researchers and Departments (cancer, infection and immunity) of LIH.

**Gender Equality**

**The LIH is an equal opportunities employer. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to the recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.**

**In Short...**:

- Contract type : Fixed-term contract (CDD)
- Contract duration : 24 months
- Work hours : 40h/week
- Location : rue Thomas Edison 1 A-B - 1445 LUXEMBOURG
- Start date : 01/02/2025
- Ref : MC/PDN1224/TB/NUTRI

**How to apply**:
Applications including a letter detailing your motivation and a curriculum vitae should be sent through our website.



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