Doctoral Student (m/f/d) Molecular Toxicology

The German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) Potsdam-Rehbruecke is a member of the Leibniz association and its mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health. 

The Department of Molecular Toxicology (MTOX) is inviting applications for

1 Doctoral Student (m/f/d)

The position is to be filled starting October 1st, 2024.

Your Mission: 

As part of the BLE-funded project "ProtinA", the successful candidate will work on the bioavailability of nutrients from insects (Acheta domesticus) as novel protein sources. The tasks include:

• Analysis of amino acids, vitamins, micronutrients and clinically relevant markers in human blood samples
• Independent development and establishment of new methods for biomarker analysis 
• Planning and conducting a human study
• Presentation of research results (seminars, scientific publications, colloquia, conference contributions) 

Skills and requirements:

• Very good degree (Master) in nutritional science, food chemistry or comparable disciplines
• Sound background in molecular biology or nutritional science
• Practical experience in HPLC and Mass Spec analysis and in handling human sample material
• Basic knowledge of data analysis (statistical programs) and their presentation (MS Office) are desirable
• Very high motivation and willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration in a diverse international research environment

We offer:

• Qualified training with intensive scientific supervision and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team as part of a structured PhD program
• A dynamic and interactive research environment as well as outstanding working conditions and state-of-the-art equipment
• remuneration according to TV-L pay group 13 (65%)

The advertised position is to be filled for a limited period of 3 years.

Please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, references) as a single pdf-file with reference no. 2024_W04_L before August 18th, 2024 via e-mail to jobs(at)dife.de.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact:

Dr. Daniela Weber

Postdoc, Project Leader

Email: daniela.weber(at)dife.de

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