Postdoctoral position in Food and Nutrion Science

The Department of Biology and Biological Engineering creates an environment that integrates academia, industry, and the society in order to advance the utilization of technology shifts in human health and nutrition, health technologies, and biosustainability for a sustainable future.

Information about the division
The division of Food and Nutrition Science is one of four research divisions at the Department of Biology and Biological Engineering. Food and Nutrition Science is one of the leading research groups in the area in Sweden with particular strengths in micronutrient metal nutrition and marine food science and nutrition. Located in Sweden's second largest city, Gothenburg, the division has a wide range of modern analytical equipment, an in vitro cell laboratory, and a microbiology laboratory. The division focus on nutritional solutions for disease prevention by studies on the molecular, cellular, and whole-body level. The general purpose is to work for improved health, quality of life, and sustainable food production. Human studies are conducted in collaboration with medical researchers.

The Division is a world leading research environment for the study of how food affects micronutrient metal bioavailability. We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on an exciting new project on a novel method for improving iron bioavailability.

Major responsibilities
Experimental research. The role of the post-doctoral scientist will be to culture and validate yeast strains, estimate iron content and to make a prototype breads with optimized iron content. This work will be followed up by estimation of iron bioaccessibility in human intestinal cells. This model will also be used to study the molecular mechanism of iron uptake from the prototype breads.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
Ph. D. in biological/medical science or similar in addition the required skills and experience. The degree should generally not be older than three years. The candidate must be skilled in aseptic laboratory work and experienced with culturing microrganisms, preferentially yeast, in a microbiological laboratory. Experience with culturing human cell lines in a cell biology laboratory setting is also a requirement. Experience with standard molecular biological techniques such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot analyses is required. 

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20160145 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:


• Application: (Please name the document in the e-recruitment system as: APPLICATION, Surname, reference number)
- CV, include complete list of publications
- Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
- Two references that we can contact.
• Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 
- 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
- Previous research fields and main research results.
- Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
• Other:
- Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 8 May, 2016

For questions, please contact:
Professor Ann-Sofie Sandberg, Food and Nutrition Science, ann-sofie.sandberg@chalmers.se
Assistant Professor Nathalie Scheers, Food and Nutrition Science, nathalie.scheers@chalmers.se

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