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6 Aug 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences
Research Field
Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Technology » Biotechnology
Pharmacological sciences » Clinical pharmacology
Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The aim of this project is to verify by using strictly designed diets how phosphorus-containing food additives affect the gut and metabolic health of the body. 

Description of the position:

The main aim of this project is to verify, by using strictly designed diets, how the most frequently used phosphorus-containing food additives affect the gut and metabolic health of the body. The realization of this project will help in determining what is the role of these food additives in health and disease and in verifying safe dietary levels and hazards resulting from their regular consumption. The planned research will also help explain the mechanisms by which the tested additives affect the gut and metabolic health of the body.



The candidate will participate in the following research tasks:

1.    Assistance in planning and conducting feeding experiments on laboratory rats as a research model

2.    Assistance in collecting biological material for analysis.

3.    Analysis of the obtained biological material using various techniques, including those related to molecular biology, immunology and microbiology. 

4.    Collection, analysis and interpretation of the obtained results.

5.    Popularization of the obtained results by participating in: writing scientific articles, scientific conferences, popular science activities.

6.    Preparation and defense of a doctoral thesis.

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Pharmacological sciences » Clinical pharmacology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  1. A master’s degree in a field related to food and nutrition, biology and medical biology, biotechnology, pharmacy or other related fields (expected before the deadline of this application);
  2. High motivation to work in a multidisciplinary team dealing with nutritional and biomedical research;
  3. Basic knowledge of physiology and biochemistry;
  4. Fluent knowledge of English (spoken and written);
  5. Ability to share knowledge in written and oral form;
  6. Availability, good work organization, ability to work in a team and to cope with stress;
Specific Requirements
  1. Additional advantages: knowledge in the field of food and nutrition sciences, scientific activity during higher education and experience in the analysis of biological material.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits
  • Application method: application form
  • Location: Olsztyn, Poland
  • Duration of the scholarship: 48 months
  • Scholarship amount: 5000 PLN gross per month
  • Date of position opening: Ocotber 1st, 2024
  • Number of positions: 1
Eligibility criteria
  1. Master's degree in required field.
  2. Full documentation sent on time.
  3. English proficiency.
Selection process
  • Applications will be assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in the regulations for awarding research scholarships in research projects financed by the National Science;
  • Only on-line applications will be considered;
  • Candidates evaluated with the highest score will be invited to an actual interview, which will take place face-to-face or online;
  • During the interview, the candidate will be asked to deliver a 10-minute speech. presenting his/her Master thesis and research interests;
  • Final results of the recruitment will be published on IAR&FR PAS webpage within 10 days after final decision.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research
Country
Poland
State/Province
warminsko-mazurskie
City
Olsztyn
Postal Code
10-683
Street
Trylińskiego 18
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Contact

State/Province
Warmia and Masuria
City
Olsztyn
Website
Street
Trylińskiego 18
Postal Code
10-683
E-Mail
m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl

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