Fully-Funded PhD Position in Exercise, Metabolism, and Inflammation Laboratory

PhDFinder; Okanagan Falls; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exercise, Metabolism, and Inflammation Laboratory at the University of British Columbia is offering a fully-funded PhD position beginning January 2026. This position aims to study the effects of low-carbohydrate breakfasts on glucose management in type 2 diabetes patients, requiring a background in health sciences and experience with clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong academic background in health sciences.
• Experience in clinical trials is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Research on low-carbohydrate breakfast interventions focusing on glucose control in type 2 diabetes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Background in nutrition, dietetics, or a related health science discipline

Tools

Experience with clinical trials or human intervention studies

Job description

Fully-Funded PhD Position in Exercise, Metabolism, and Inflammation Laboratory

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University: University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus

Country: Canada

Deadline: Not specified

Fields: Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences

The Exercise, Metabolism, and Inflammation Laboratory at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus is pleased to announce a fully-funded PhD position with a proposed start date of January 1, 2026. This research will focus on investigating the impact of low-carbohydrate breakfast interventions on glucose control in individuals living with type 2 diabetes, building upon previous work in this area (DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.04.032).

Requirements

– Background in nutrition, dietetics, or a related health science discipline

– Experience with clinical trials or human intervention studies

– Strong communication and organizational skills

Application Information

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a brief statement of interest to [e-mail].

This position has been advertised on LinkedIn by Professor Jonathan Little.

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