Postdoc in Metabolomics: The University of Copenhagen is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to explore the role of gut microbial metabolites in cardiometabolic health through advanced metabolomics analysis. This position is part of the Microbiome Health Initiative (MHI), funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and is aimed at understanding and developing microbiome-based interventions to prevent and treat cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs).
Postdoc in Metabolomics, Microbiome, and Cardiometabolic Health
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table: Key Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Metabolomics, Microbiome, Cardiometabolic Health |
| Location | University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Employment Duration | 3 years |
| Expected Start Date | April 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) |
| Application Deadline | January 5, 2025, 23:59 GMT +1 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in metabolomics, chemometrics, bioinformatics, or related areas.
- Expertise in mass-spectrometric data analyses (e.g., metabolomics).
- Proficiency in R programming for data integration and statistical analyses.
- An excellent publication track record or equivalent experience.
- Motivated by both personal and team accomplishments.
- Experience with human nutritional/microbiome intervention/cohort studies is favorable (but not required).
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting sample preparation and analysis of human samples using targeted and untargeted liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based metabolomics.
- Extracting and preprocessing LC-MS data using R.
- Integrating diet, microbiome, and metabolomics data with statistical analyses in R.
- Collaborating with other researchers, technicians, and students within the project.
- Disseminating results via conference contributions and scientific publications.
- Potentially teaching on nutrition, microbiome, and metabolomics courses based on expertise and interests.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application in English electronically by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button on the job portal. The application must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Complete publication list
Last Date to Apply
January 5, 2025, at 23:59 GMT +1
For further information, please contact Associate Professor Henrik Munch Roager at hero@nexs.ku.dk. More about the research group can be found at Nutrition, Microbiome, and Metabolomics Research Group.
The University of Copenhagen encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background.
