Doctoral student position – Evaluating novel mineral sources for treatment of micronutrient deficiencies in humans — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 48 days ago
Role overview
Doctoral student position – Evaluating novel mineral sources for treatment of micronutrient deficiencies in humans 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The ETH Zurich Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism and Sustainable Food Processing Group in the Department of Health Science and Technology are running a joint strategic research line on Microalgae and plant-based foods in Human Nutrition and Health .
The Sustainable Food Processing group focuses on a system-oriented approach in food production via the consideration of the total value chain, including emerging needs in society and their environmental, economic, and social impact.
Innovative raw materials are utilized within urban farming and processing concepts to enable new ways of sustainable food supply.
- Doctoral student position – Evaluating novel mineral sources for treatment of micronutrient deficiencies in humans 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The ETH Zurich Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism and Sustainable Food Processing Group in the Department of Health Science and Technology are running a joint strategic research line on Microalgae and plant-based foods in Human Nutrition and Health .
- The Sustainable Food Processing group focuses on a system-oriented approach in food production via the consideration of the total value chain, including emerging needs in society and their environmental, economic, and social impact.
Application process
- However, the bioavailability of these minerals needs to be assessed with in vivo clinical trials before large scale application in humans.
- Job description As a doctoral student, you will be responsible for research working towards exploring the absorption and bioavailability of novel mineral sources with clinical trials.
- Summarize the existing knowledge on minerals from novel sources for human nutrition and health
- Design intervention meals (including sensory test) for clinical trials
- Assess the bioaccessibility of minerals in vitro
- Evaluate the mineral bioavailability in vitro
- Carry out clinical trials related to human nutrition enriched with novel mineral sources (key)
- Support teaching activities and co-supervise MSc and BSc students
