Postdoctoral fellow in biomedical nutrition - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

The research project is part of ScanOats, an industrial research centre with the focus on oat. The general aim is to deepen the knowledge on the relationship between oat and health and thereby facilitate development of new oat-based, health-promoting foods. Our research is mainly based on conducting dietary intervention studies in humans to evaluate the effects of new oat varieties and their derived products on metabolic parameters. 

We are offering a postdoctoral position in Biomedical Nutrition for two years. The Biomedical Nutrition research group belongs to the Division of Pure and Applied Biochemistry. 

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. 

Research within the subject area includes coordinating and conducting clinical studies, conduct literature reviews, collection and interpretation of data, statistical analyses, and dissemination of the results. In addition, the successful person is expected to help in writing grant proposals, to collaborate with external academic and industrial researchers and to work in the administration related to all these work duties. 

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. 

Additional requirements:

• Experience in conducting dietary intervention and/or meal studies
• Knowledge on metabolic diseases (e.g. obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome)
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Good statistical knowledge 

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject. 

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills. 

Additional assessment criteria:

• Skills in Swedish would be an advantage.
• The post-doc should be able to independently drive his/her own research project, as well as writing scientific publications. 

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008. 

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/