Researcher in Human Nutrition and Sustainability

2 days ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd Full time

We are seeking a talented and motivated PhD researcher to join our team in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. As a researcher, you will be responsible for analyzing dietary intake data and contributing to a PhD thesis.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects related to food and nutrition, including the EU-funded project VALOR. They will be employed for a minimum of 12 months and will have the chance to develop their research skills and expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze dietary intake data from European populations using statistical software, particularly R.
  • Develop research questions and formulate hypotheses based on the analysis of the data.
  • Write a scientific paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Requirements

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as human nutrition, agroecology, sustainability sciences, or environmental sciences. Experience in analyzing dietary intake data and fundamental statistical knowledge are also required.



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