Doctoral student in Nutritional MultiOMICs For Health
Fully funded 4-year PhD position in nutritional multi-omics and precision health at Chalmers University of Technology.
Best for:Best for researchers with a Master's degree in bioinformatics, biotechnology, or chemometry, and strong R programming skills in metabolomics or microbiome data analysis.
Overview
Join a dynamic research team at the Division of Food and Nutrition Science, Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. This 4-year doctoral position focuses on the intersection of nutrition, multi-omics, and precision health to understand how diet influences human health at the molecular level. The successful candidate will engage in advanced computational research, participate in specialized graduate coursework, and contribute up to 20 percent of their time to undergraduate teaching or departmental duties. Applicants are expected to possess strong computational and analytical skills in metabolomics or microbiome research.
What you'll do
- Take advanced-level courses within the Graduate School of Bioscience
- Develop independent scientific concepts and effectively communicate research findings verbally and in writing
- Perform data management and provide programming support to fellow graduate students
- Contribute to undergraduate teaching or other departmental duties for up to 20 percent of working hours
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree (120 credits) or equivalent in chemometry, bioinformatics, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, engineering, or a closely related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; strong written and verbal proficiency
Instruction: English
- Experience in computational metabolomics and microbiome research
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must hold a qualifying Master's degree or a 4-year Bachelor's degree for education earned outside of Sweden
- Must maintain physical presence throughout the entire study period and possess a valid residence permit by the study start date
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11
Prepare all required application documents in English as PDF files under 40 MB. Submit your complete application package through the online portal via the apply link before the deadline.
- CV
- Personal letter
- Bachelor's thesis and transcripts
- Master's thesis and transcripts
Contact
Rikard Landberg· Professor, Head of Division of Food and Nutrition Science
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