Doctoral Student Position in Human Nutrition and Clinical Trials
Investigate novel mineral sources and their bioavailability for treating human micronutrient deficiencies.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in nutrition, food science, or clinical trials with a strong interest in sustainable food sources and human intervention studies.
Overview
ETH Zurich is offering a fully funded doctoral student position within a joint strategic research line between the Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism and the Sustainable Food Processing Group. The successful candidate will focus on evaluating novel mineral sources, such as microalgae, to combat global micronutrient deficiencies through clinical trials and in vivo assessments. The project involves designing intervention meals, evaluating mineral bioaccessibility and bioavailability, and conducting clinical trials on human nutrition. Applicants are expected to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary environment and contribute to student supervision and grant applications.
What you'll do
- Synthesize existing scientific literature regarding novel mineral sources for human health and nutrition.
- Plan and design intervention meals, including conducting sensory tests for clinical trials.
- Examine the in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability of essential minerals.
- Execute and manage clinical trials focused on human nutrition enriched with novel mineral sources.
- Assist with teaching duties and co-supervise Bachelor's and Master's students.
- Collaborate with internal and external academic and industry partners.
- Contribute to grant writing and support activities across related ETH competence centers.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science in Nutrition and Health, Clinical Trials, Food Science and Technology, or a relevant discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; strong verbal and written proficiency
Instruction: English
- Background in human or clinical nutrition research
- Strong interest in sustainability and novel food sources
- Familiarity with in vivo nutrition assessment models
- Capacity to work independently and collaborate within an international, interdisciplinary team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Open to international applicants meeting ETH doctoral admission criteria
Funding & terms
How to apply
Submit your complete application exclusively through the ETH Zurich online portal. Ensure all required documents are formatted as PDFs in English and uploaded together. Applications sent via email or post will not be accepted.
- Motivation letter
- Research proposal
- CV
- Degree certificates
- Transcript of records
- BSc thesis
- MSc thesis
Contact
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