Phd - Role of dietary proteins in bone health elucidated by metabolomics approaches

Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Food Science programme. The position is available from 1 July 2025 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.

Title
Role of dietary proteins in bone health elucidated by metabolomics approaches

Research area and project description
The Department of Food Science at Aarhus University is inviting applications for a Ph.D. student position focused on the effects of dietary protein source on the gut metabolism and bone health.

Background for the project is founded in the fact that research indicates that different dietary proteins may have different effects on bone growth. Former studies in rodent models have compared different compositions of milk proteins, but it has not yet been mapped which dietary proteins particularly benefit bone growth and mode of action. In addition, it remains to be established if the differential effects of dietary proteins involve an interplay with effects on the gut metabolic activity. Further knowledge is therefore necessary to determine which specific protein sources that are particularly beneficial in terms of promoting bone health.

The present PhD project is anticipated to generate knowledge about how the optimized composition of dietary proteins can augment bone health through further developments of metabolomics applications in nutrition research.

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Qualifications and specific competences
Applicants to the PhD position must have a Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Nutrition, or in a related field.

Further qualifications:

• Strong background in either food technology or nutrition; experience in both is advantageous.
• Familiarity with metabolomics and NMR spectroscopy, including processing of NMR data.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to independently design and carry out experiments
• Experience or an interest to conduct laboratory work

Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Food Science, Agro Food Park 48, DK-8200 Aarhus N., Denmark.

Contacts
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:

• Hanne Christine Bertram, [email protected] (main supervisor)

How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application.

Application deadline is 10 February 2025 at 23:59 CET.

Preferred starting date is 1 July 2025

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.

Please note:

• Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
• The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
• Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.