Senior Researcher Position at IMDEA-Food Institute
Senior Researcher Position at IMDEA-Food Institute (Ref. SR2016/001)
IMDEA Food Institute is seeking a Senior Researcher of the highest international profile with at least 20 years of postdoctoral experience who wants to consolidate his scientific career at IMDEA Food Institute.
The candidate will join our research program on functional foods and effective nutritional strategies for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. We specifically seek a scientist working on the area of molecular nutrition. The candidate will be expected to participate in ongoing projects in the areas of Personalized Nutrition or Precision Nutrition and Nutrigenomics and develop and maintain an independent and externally funded line of research that complements the current interest of the group.
Description
Collaboration in research Project: “Functional foods and effective nutritional strategies for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases”
Key Requirements:
IMDEA Food Institute is seeking a Senior Researcher of the highest international profile with at least 20 years of postdoctoral experience who wants to consolidate his scientific career at IMDEA Food Institute.
The candidate will join our research program on functional foods and effective nutritional strategies for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. We specifically seek a scientist working on the area of molecular nutrition. The candidate will be expected to participate in ongoing projects in the areas of Personalized Nutrition or Precision Nutrition and Nutrigenomics and develop and maintain an independent and externally funded line of research that complements the current interest of the group.
Description
Collaboration in research Project: “Functional foods and effective nutritional strategies for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases”
Key Requirements:
• Hold a relevant PhD or equivalent with significant post-qualification research experience and supervision in the areas of Personalized Nutrition or Precision Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, as demonstrated by established international reputation and high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals and record of successful funding in the areas of interest.
• Highest international profile with at least 20 years of postdoctoral experience
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of research staff
• Evidence of experience of obtaining competitive funds and managing a research budget
• Excellent communication skills using the English language
• Ability to work independently and participate in collaborative efforts as a member of a diverse research team involving investigators worldwide
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary according to the merits of the candidate, and will provide fully equipped lab space and special equipment if needed. Selected candidate will be given a temporary renewable part-time contract according to standard regulations in Spain after obtaining the mandatory authorizations.
Comment/web site for additional job details
http://www.food.imdea.org/careers/postdoctoral-researchers