Arbetsbeskrivning

Are you a passionate researcher looking to contribute to the advancement of life science and make a meaningful impact on health, sustainability, and innovation? Join us as a Postdoc at Chalmers University of Technology, where innovation meets purpose. About us At the Department of Life Sciences (LIFE), we conduct research, innovation and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. Our topics cover both basic and applied aspects of life sciences in the areas of systems biology, chemical biology, industrial biology and biotechnology and, food and nutrition science. We develop and apply cutting edge experimental and computational technologies. Our researchers are discovering how biomolecules, living cells and the whole organisms’ function and respond to the environment. Based on that knowledge, we engineer biological systems to produce foods, drugs and chemicals in an innovative and sustainable way. We also use this knowledge to pioneer new methods for prevention, diagnostic and treatment of human diseases, often in close collaboration with complementary competences from society, industry and academia. Our most important contribution to society is the new generations of young scientists trained to be future leaders. Altogether, our department is a home to life sciences, where innovative ideas and creative people grow. About the research project  The division of Food and Nutrition Science (FNS) is one of four research divisions at LIFE. FNS addresses major societal challenges related to foods, sustainability and health. We conduct fundamental and applied research, innovation, education and dissemination in food and nutrition science with the aim to provide new knowledge and solutions that pave the way for a sustainable planet and healthy humans. Our research topics span from food chemistry and technology to molecular- and data- driven nutrition. In food science, we focus primarily on marine and plant-based food systems with the goal to promote high food quality, minimize losses throughout the value chain and to utilise alternative sources for production of nutrient. In nutrition, we focus on human observational and intervention studies as well as cell-based model studies. By applying advanced data-driven approaches and state of the art biochemical- and OMICs technologies, we strive to understand and predict the role of foods, dietary components and dietary patterns in human health. We seek candidates with the following qualifications • To qualify for this position you must hold a doctoral degree in food and nutrition science, medicine, biological engineering no more than three years prior to the application deadline.* • You should have well documented experiences from work with human clinical trials, planning and managing  bioavailability studies of minerals. • Experience from iron nutrition and status data • Experience of analyzing antinutritional factors in plant foods • The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses. • It is meritorious if you have a track record of receiving research funding and have experience of leadership. * The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service. What you will do As a postdoc, you will investigate the impact of plant-based diets, claimed to be sustainable, focusing on antinutritional factors and the effects of food processing methods. Your work will involve both chemical analysis and mathematical modeling. In addition, you will be responsible for writing research papers and sharing your findings. You will also collaborate with partners specializing in environmental sustainability and mathematical modeling. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside experts in food science, nutrition, bioavailability, environmental sustainability, life cycle assessments, and mathematical modeling. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector. What we offer Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees. Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.  Contract terms This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years. Application Procedure Please refer to the advert on Chalmers' webpage for information about application procedure. We welcome your application no later than June 13th