PhD Position: Diabetes Therapy: A fully funded PhD position is available to study the therapeutic potential of functional food supplementation in modulating gut microbiota and immune responses in the context of diabetes. The project aims to investigate the impact of functional foods on gut health, immune regulation, and liver function in diabetic mouse models.
PhD Position: Exploring Functional Food for Diabetes Therapy
Designation: PhD Student
Table:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | PhD Student |
| Funding | Fully Funded for three years |
| Starting Date | September 1st, 2025 |
| Location | Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, near Warsaw, Poland |
| Research Focus | Functional food, gut microbiota, immune responses, diabetes, liver health |
| Key Methodologies | In vivo and in vitro experiments, metagenomics, immunophenotyping, animal models, molecular biology |
| Application Deadline | Not specified in the text, so check with the provided contact |
Research Area: Gut Microbiota, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Diabetes Research, Functional Foods
Location: Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, near Warsaw, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Strong background in immunology, microbiology, or molecular biology.
- Experience with laboratory mice (handling, injections, tissue collection).
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, qPCR, or RNA sequencing is an advantage.
- Interest in gut microbiota research and host-microbe interactions.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
Description:
The PhD project will focus on investigating the effects of functional food supplementation on gut microbiota composition, immune balance (Th17/Treg), systemic inflammation, and liver function in diabetic mouse models. The successful candidate will conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments, perform metagenomic sequencing and data analysis, assess immune responses, analyze liver histology, and collaborate with project partners.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
- Cover letter (briefly stating your motivation and research interests)
- CV with contact details of two referees (Recommendation letters should also be attached).
- A copy of your MSc certificate.
Send your application to: Dr. Michel Edwar Mickael at m.mickael@igbzpan.pl
Last Date for Apply: Not specified. Please contact Dr. Mickael for clarification.
