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PhD Scholarship Position in Nutrition Biomedicine Sweden

Vacant PhD Position in Uppsala

A position for 3 years as a PhD-student in Nutrition/biomedicine with special focus on dietary fatty acids and inflammation in the metabolic syndrome is vacant at The Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Unit, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden.

As part of the Nordic Centre of Excellence Programme on Food, Nutrition and Health, co-financed by NordForsk and the National Research Councils, the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, has obtained funding for the 5-year Nordic Centre of Excellence: Systems biology in controlled dietary interventions and cohort studies – SYSDIET, Project number 070014. The University of Kuopio, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Food and Health Research Centre will be the coordinating center of the 11 Nordic co-operating partners; www.nordforsk.org

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Job description
The tasks will include:

  • Data collection, management and statistical analyses in population-based epidemiological studies
  • Laboratory research on pro/anti-inflammatory effects of fatty acids collected in controlled interventions with special reference to insulin resistance
  • Learning and implementing new techniques within “nutrigenomics”
  • Reporting
  • Dissemination of results within SYSDIET, in other scientific settings as well as towards the public

Close collaboration forming a virtual centre of joint objectives between the 11 Nordic complementary research groups will involve some travel activity between the centers.

Qualification requirements
The candidate should be qualified in biomedicine, epidemiology and medical statistics, preferably with special knowledge in fatty acid metabolism. Experience in nutrition and cardiovascular epidemiology is required, and an interest and knowledge in obesity related diseases, e.g. the metabolic syndrome. Additionally, the candidate must be motivated for collaboration, appreciate team work, and wish to become part of a very dynamic research team. Priority is given to applicants with a masters degree in biomedicine with some research experience in inflammation and nutrition, especially fatty acids. Applicants from all the Nordic countries are encouraged to apply.

Application
Your application written in English (maximum 1 A4 page + CV including possible publications in peer-reviewed journals) is to be sent to: Dr Ulf Risérus, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala Science park, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden, by the 10th March 2008.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr Ulf Risérus ([email protected]), Tel: +46186117971.

24 comments

  1. helda says:

    hi.i am helda.i am holding a master degree in nutrition.i am an irainian woman.i want to get phd degree in nutrition.i want to apply for getting phd in german.plz guide me.thanks alot.

  2. I am a holder of a BSc Degree in Food Science and Technology and am looking for a full scholarship in related field for Masters or Phd programmes

    regards

  3. Florence Kirimi says:

    Hi,

    Am a graduate of Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
    I have studied a Masters Course in Public Health, specializing in Community Health and Nutrition. I do not have much experience in Nutrition though am interested inn pursing a PHD in the area of Nutrition. Do you have any scholarships available?

  4. Noor says:

    Hello,

    I have master in Clinical nutrition – Gaza /Palestinian authority
    Please help me find a schoarship for my Phd in Nutrition.

    Thank you very much

  5. BINA says:

    I am first division holder both secondary and higher secondary levels. I obtained first class first in honours level.Now i am going to submit M.Phil thesis named Phytochemical investigation on oyster mushroom(pleurotus ostreatus) from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. I am a lecturer of a degree college. I REQUESTED U TO GET Ph.D FULL FUND SCHOLARSHIP.My E-mail address:[email protected]

  6. Syeda Saliha Saliheen Sultana says:

    dear Dr:Ulf Riserus

    I am a Teacher graduated from Dhakauniversity , Bangladesh. I have 12 years experience in Teaching field, also I have three years experience as a nutritionist.
    I wish to continue my study in nutrition phd because I am very intrested in field.IF you find me helpful to your university. thanks a lot
    Syeda Saliha Saliheen Sultana

  7. Dr m.bahramani[M.D] says:

    HI dear Dr:Ulf Riserus

    I am a general physician graduated from shahid beheshti[melli]medical university in tehran,iran.I have ten years experience in medical field and treatment of patients.
    also I have three years experience in teaching in azad university as a tutor in nutrition and family planning.
    I wish to continue my study in nutrition phd because I am very intrested in field.IF you find me helpful to your university ,I can apply for immigration.if your answer is ok,I will get high ielts scor befor six mounth.
    thanks a lot
    Dr:m.bahramani[M.D]

  8. Dr Osama Fathy says:

    Am assistant researcher , Central Laboratory in Genetic engineering instituite , Mobark City for scientific Researchs and Technology , Egyptian ministry of Scientific Researchs . I had a B.Sc with Very Good grade , Department of Biochemistry , Alexandria University , May 2003 . I finished M.Sc in Clinical Biochemistry entitled by ” SERUM LEVEL OF FETUIN-A IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) : RELATION TO DISEASE ACTIVITY AND ACCELERATED ATHEROSCLEROSIS “.

    I would like to get a job enable me to get a Ph.D at clinical Biochemistry …

    Please answer me as fast as possible

  9. I am Kassahun Berhanu from Ethiopia. I have M.Sc in Livestock Production and Pastoral Development from Mekelle University. So, I need free PhD scholarship Programme of any fields of Animal Sciences from your celebrated agricultural University of Sweden. Then, please consider my questions. Bye, Bye.

    Respectfully
    Kassahun Berhanu
    From Ethiopia

  10. mehdi says:

    dear sir
    i’m working as a lecturer in the University of iran . I am a iranian citizen and have completed my B.Sc and M.Sc degree in Nutrition scinces . I have done my M.Sc research in the topics of “Assessment and analysis of severity and type of obesity in depressed women and its relationship with thyroid hormones, leptin and food consumption”. I would like to get a scholarship for getting PhD degree in Nutrition or Food Technology related fields. Please give me some instruction

  11. Aregawi Zerihun says:

    I am working under MOH at RHB Nutrition expert,north Ethiopia(Tigray). I have completed my BSc in PH and MSc in Human nutrition from Gondar University. My MSc research was on Nutritional assessment among childern 6-59 months in one district (Wukro)of Tigray. So now I would like to get a scholar ship for PHD dgree in Nutrtion or reproductive health related fields. Place give some instruction. Thank You!

  12. Terefe Meshesha says:

    I am a general surgeon in Ethiopia, working in rural areas.
    May I ask you to give me a chance for phd study in surgical nutrition.
    thank you

  13. Is this scholarship still available? I am a medical doctor with MSc. Epid. Female, 52 years, working at Kenya Medical Research Institute. I wish to persue a PhD in public health epidemiology with a nutrition component, especially lower food intake with more water intake.

  14. Endrias Markos says:

    I am a leturer at a University in South Ethiopia. I graduted with Masters in Public health befor a year. I would like to get a scholarship for getting PhD degree in reproductive health or Nutrition . Please give me some instruction.

  15. Khaled Sayed Hemeyda says:

    Dear Sir
    I’m holding MPH in public health and community medicine and looking for a scholarships, I’m from egypt
    can you direct me
    thanks

  16. I am working as a Lecturer in the dept. of Food Science & Technology, State University of Bangladesh from 15/07/2008. I am a Bangladeshi citizen and have completed my B.Sc(Hon’s) and M.Sc degree in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology. I have done my M.Sc research in the topics of “Community based nutritional status assesment of pregnant women in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh”. I would like to get a scholarship for getting PhD degree in Nutrition or Food Technology related fields. Please give me some instruction.

  17. Desalegn G/yesus says:

    Professionally i am master of public health , sub specializations on Reproductive Health. I have taken the nutrition course both in Bsc and MPH and i have extensive experiences in the field of nutrition. I would like to apply PhD program in the field of nutrition. please, anyone can help me and give pertinent information about the program.
    Sincerely yours

  18. Utpal Kumar Prodhan says:

    Dear Director
    I am working as a Lecturer in the dept. of Food Technology and Nutritional Science in a public University of Bangladesh from 02/03/2008. I am a Bangladeshi citizen and have completed my B.Sc(Hons) and M.Sc degree in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology. I have done my M.Sc research in the topics of “Effect of high fat diet on the level of expression of Hepatocellular and Cardiac enzymes in long evans rats”. I would like to get a scholarship for getting PhD degree in Nutrition or Food Technology related fields. Please give me some instruction.

    Kind Regards
    Utpal Prodhan

  19. husain says:

    I am a family physician working in a willage in IRAN want to be scholarship in nutrition in your SWEDEN to get a PHD on it.I am single and if you want can get a high score on IELTS,I have translated some 5 books in medicine and can work besides studying and investigation.I am self-financing if you wish.

  20. L. ALWADI says:

    Dear director
    I am a pharmacist . I live now in Syria and I am greek citzen .Can you please give me an advice about getting scholarship for
    working matherin EU in general and spesific in GRE.

  21. Dear Ahmed,
    Thanks for your question.

    Scholarships in medical science is not easy, because most of the positions are open for European citizens only. But you can apply for your departmental funds, international student office and European development funds, which generally have funds for international student from outside European union.

    http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/r12102.htm

    If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.

    Thanks,
    Amit

  22. AHMED says:

    Dear director
    I am doing master of surgical sciences in UK. lam a Canadian permanent resident MD. Can you direct me to somebody who can help me with a scholarship. Because Iam not working and have a family of six including myself.
    Kind regards,
    Dr. Ahmed Babikir

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