The ETH Zurich Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism and the Sustainable Food Processing Group in the Department of Health Science and Technology are running a joint strategic research line on microalgae and plant-based foods in human nutrition and health. The project focuses on investigating the absorption and bioavailability of novel mineral sources in vivo in clinical trials, aiming to address global micronutrient deficiencies through sustainable food sources.
Tasks
- Conduct research on the absorption and bioavailability of novel mineral sources with clinical trials.
- Summarize existing knowledge on minerals from novel sources for human nutrition and health.
- Design intervention meals (including sensory tests) for clinical trials.
- Assess the bioaccessibility of minerals in vitro.
- Evaluate mineral bioavailability in vitro.
- Carry out clinical trials related to human nutrition enriched with novel mineral sources.
- Support teaching activities and co-supervise MSc and BSc students.
- Act at the interface between science and technology when supervising students and collaborating with partners from academia and industry.
- Support grant applications for the team and related activities from Singapore-ETH Centre, Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at NUS, ETH World Food System Center WFSC, and ETH for Development ETH4D competence center.
Requirements
- MSc in Nutrition and Health, Clinical Trials, Food Science and Technology (with strong nutrition or clinical experience), or relevant fields.
- Strong passion for nutrition and health, sustainability, and novel food sources.
- Expertise and interest in working with human/clinical related works (GCP certificate is compulsory, can be obtained after starting).
- Experience and strong interest in nutrition assessment using in vivo models.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to collaborate with different teams and national and international partners.
- Interest in working independently and supervising students.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Scientific curiosity and motivation to perform scientifically rigorous experimental work.
Benefits
- Work with a leading research team on microalgae and plant-based foods in human nutrition and health with strong support from both ETH groups.
- Access to state-of-the-art research equipment in an excellent and open working environment.
- Excellent training opportunities for career development and strong networks in sustainable food and nutrition.
- Support from research assistants when needed.
- Living expenses supported with a fixed-rate standard monthly doctoral student salary according to ETH guidelines.
- Inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity, and nurtures a respectful working and learning environment.
- Commitment to sustainability and working towards a climate-neutral future.
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Das Team
You will join a collaborative team from the Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism and the Sustainable Food Processing Group, working in an international and interdisciplinary environment with strong support from both ETH groups.