Bioavailability of Plant-Based Micronutrients PhD Position

4 dagen geleden


Maastricht, Limburg, Nederland Maastricht University Voltijd

About the Project


We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate the bioavailability of plant-based micronutrients. The successful candidate will work on elucidating the underlying mechanisms of intestinal absorption of plant-based micronutrients and enhance the uptake.



Job Description




  • Develop and characterize a food innovation by encapsulating micronutrients in nanoparticles/alginate beads
  • Perform in vitro research with gastric, intestinal, and colonic epithelial cell lines and organoid models combined with microbiota models to investigate (intestinal) absorption
  • Use different in vitro digestion models such as the INFOGEST model and/or the TIM1 dynamic model to determine the effect of the food matrix on the bioaccessibility of micronutrients
  • Write a project proposal and obtain medical ethical approval for a randomized controlled trial
  • Plan, coordinate, and perform a human lifestyle intervention study
  • Write high-quality papers to be published in international peer-reviewed journals (under supervision)
  • Complete a PhD thesis in 4 years
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers aiming to enhance bioavailability of micronutrients, thereby increasing the efficacy of compounds with respect to metabolic health outcomes
  • Set up and maintain collaborations with other partners
  • Perform biochemical lab analyses, microscopy analyses, and accompanying data analyses
  • Design and carefully execute experimental work and handle cell lines
  • Analyze data and present research outcomes at group meetings, national, and international conferences
  • Be informed and updated about the relevant scientific literature within the field of study
  • Supervise research assistants and students, where appropriate


Requirements




  • Master Degree (MSc) in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Sciences, (Medical) Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Health Sciences, Nutrition)
  • Cell culture experience (a SMT certificate is required), preferably experience with culturing organoids
  • Experience in cell and molecular biological techniques like qPCR (biochemical analyses techniques, cell culturing)
  • Team player
  • Excellent communicator (proficiency in English speaking and writing and preferably in Dutch to be able to work in a clinical setting with regional study participants)
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Advanced skills in bio-statistics


What We Offer




  • Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD, with corresponding salary from €2872,00 in the first year to €3670,00 gross per month in the fourth year (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week)
  • An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1.0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 3 years will follow
  • At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it
  • You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this
  • If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day


About Maastricht University



Maastricht University (UM) is a young European university, highly ranked in international rankings. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research. We use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method in our teaching, preparing students for their future careers.



About the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences



The Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FHML) is part of Maastricht University. Our research and education are focused on healthy living, emphasizing prevention, health preservation, and health promotion. We work closely with the Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+).



About the Department of Human Biology



The Department of Human Biology is part of the Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM) within the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences. Our central research theme is Healthy Living with Obesity, Sarcopenia, Energy metabolism, and Cardiometabolic Health as spearheads.



How to Apply



Please submit your application, including a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, and project assessment, to Mireille Sthijns at mireille.sthijns@maastrichtuniversity.nl by November 6th, 2024.



Contact Information



Mireille Sthijns



mireille.sthijns@maastrichtuniversity.nl





Language



The language of the project is English.


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