PhD Candidate

• Investigate whether diet-induced metabolic alterations are associated with metaflammation and influence the risk of COPD.
• Investigate the potential attenuating effects of targeted nutritional or pharmacological interventions.
• Unravel the complex relationship between dietary factors, metabolic disturbances, and COPD pathology using innovative data analysis techniques.
• Present findings at (inter)national conferences.
• Report research in scientific publications.
• Work in an interdisciplinary clinical environment.

What they ask

• A master’s degree (MSc) in Data Science, Epidemiology, (Bio)Medical, Health, or Nutritional sciences.
• Strong interest in the research area of metaflammation, dietary factors, metabolic disturbances, and COPD pathology.
• Interest in advanced data analysis if your master’s degree is in (bio)medical or nutritional sciences.
• Preferably experience with working with large datasets in statistical software packages such as R, Python, or SPSS.
• Proficiency in English at C1 level or higher (CEFR), both written and spoken.

• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in the research area.
• Work accurately and meticulously.
• Able to work independently as well as as part of a team.
• Open to learning new data analysis techniques and approaches.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• A 12-month contract with the prospect of a 3-year extension by mutual satisfaction.
• 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off, and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours and a home office allowance.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment.