PhD - LacFerm - Lactose‐derived metabolites as determinants in the response of intestinal microbiota to ingested fermented dairy products

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Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Biological and Chemical Engineering programme. The position is available from 1 May 2024 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.

Title
LacFerm - Lactose-derived metabolites as determinants in the response of intestinal microbiota to ingested fermented dairy products

Research area and project description
Fermented dairy is regularly consumed in large parts of the world and most often contains the sugar lactose and the fermentation product lactate. Upon ingestion, lactose and lactate from the fermented dairy reach the small intestine, which is colonized by a significant number of bacteria, before entering the colon. In LacFerm, we will use novel gut and animal models together with our partner at Copenhagen University that do not respond to lactate or short chain fatty acids, together with labelled lactose and lactate to identify the intestinal fate of components of fermented dairy, and the response of the host. Together, the systematic approach of LacFerm will provide the urgently needed insights in the interactions between intestinal bacteria and major components of dairy products, and the consequences for human health.

Project description.
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Qualifications and specific competences
Applicants to the PhD position must have a relevant Master’s degree in food or environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, food biotechnology or equivalent program to join a 5+3 PhD program. Alternatively, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in similar degree programs and must have recently started a Master degree to join a 4+4 PhD program.

Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Gustav Wieds Vej 10, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark.

Contacts
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:

  • Clarissa Schwab, schwab@bce.au.dk
How to apply
Please follow this link to submit your application.

Application deadline is 25 January 2024 at 23:59 CET

Preferred starting date is 1 May 2024

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.
Please note:
  • Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
  • The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
  • Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.

 

INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

Aarhus Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

-Arbejdsgiver:

Aarhus Universitet, Nordre Ringgade, 8000 Aarhus C

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 25-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

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