PhD Researcher in Food and Nutrition

24 hours ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland University of Helsinki Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our international and interdisciplinary team in the EU-funded project VALOR. The researcher will be employed for a minimum of 12 months in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.

The position is expected to contribute one paper to a PhD thesis. The rest of the PhD thesis may also include a scientific paper related to other newly launched projects in the department, which combine ecological sustainability aspects with nutrition research. The research direction depends on the interests of the candidate, and research questions can be formulated together.

Responsibilities
  • Process and analyze dietary intake data from European populations alongside an existing dataset on pollinator dependence of food crops.
  • Write a paper for publication in a scientific peer-reviewed journal in close collaboration with the project leader within the University of Helsinki and international colleagues within the VALOR consortium.
  • Develop a research plan for their whole PhD thesis with guidance from supervisor(s) and participate in funding applications.

The candidate must enroll as a PhD student at the University of Helsinki within the first 6 months of employment.



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