Join a leading research team focused on finding new ways to treat micronutrient deficiencies in humans by studying the absorption and bioavailability of novel mineral sources in clinical trials. Work with experts in nutrition, health, and sustainable food processing, and help address a global health problem affecting billions of people.
Deine Aufgaben
- Explore how the body absorbs and uses minerals from new sources in clinical trials
- Summarize what is known about minerals from new sources for human nutrition and health
- Design intervention meals for clinical trials, including sensory tests
- Assess how well minerals can be accessed in the lab (in vitro)
- Evaluate mineral bioavailability in the lab (in vitro)
- Carry out clinical trials with foods enriched with new mineral sources
- Support teaching and help supervise MSc and BSc students
- Work between science and technology by guiding students and working with partners from academia and industry
- Support grant applications and related activities with research centers and partners
Was du mitbringst
- MSc in Nutrition and Health, Clinical Trials, Food Science and Technology (with strong nutrition or clinical experience), or a related field
- Strong passion for nutrition, health, sustainability, and new food sources
- Experience and interest in human or clinical research (GCP certificate required, can be obtained after starting)
- Experience and strong interest in nutrition assessment using in vivo models
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary team
- Ability to collaborate with different teams and partners
- Interest in working independently and supervising students
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Scientific curiosity and motivation to do rigorous experimental work
Was wir dir bieten
- Work with a top research team in Microalgae and Plant-based Foods in Human Nutrition and Health
- Access to state-of-the-art research equipment and an open, excellent working environment
- Excellent training opportunities for career development
- Strong networks in sustainable food and nutrition
- Support from research assistants when needed
- Fixed-rate standard monthly doctoral student salary according to ETH guidelines
- Inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace culture
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Über uns
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s top universities for science and technology. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries come together here to learn, research, and solve global challenges. ETH Zurich values diversity, equality, and sustainability, offering an inspiring environment for independent thinking and excellence.
Das Team
The team brings together experts from the Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism and the Sustainable Food Processing Group. You will work in a dynamic, international group focused on innovative research in human nutrition, health, and sustainable food processing.