Postdoc (m/f/div) in Chrononutrition

KU Leuven; Bergholz-Rehbrücke; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in nutrition is seeking a Postdoc in Chrononutrition to explore metabolic regulation of circadian clocks. The position offers cutting-edge research opportunities in a collaborative environment, requiring expertise in molecular biology and chronobiology. Work includes experimental design, data analysis, and contribution to scientific publications. The successful candidate will enjoy a family-friendly workplace with comprehensive benefits and resources supporting research endeavors.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Family-friendly working conditions

Support for mobility with a job ticket

Excellent technical equipment

Dynamic research environment

Participation in employee benefits program

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in chronobiology and circadian rhythms analysis required.
• Experience in molecular and cell biology methods essential.
• Fluent in English with good knowledge of German preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct cell culture experiments on circadian clocks.
• Analyze and quantify circadian rhythms in time series data.
• Supervise master and doctoral theses.

Kenntnisse

Chronobiology

Circadian rhythms analysis

Molecular biology methods

Omics data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master and doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or nutritional sciences

Tools

Rhythm analysis software (Cosinor, JTC cycle, R)

Jobbeschreibung

The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) is a member of the Leibniz Association. The institute’s mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health– with the aim of understanding the molecular basis of nutrition-dependent diseases– and of developing new strategies for treatment and prevention (website: https://www.dife.de/en/ ).

The Department of Molecular Metabolism and Precision Nutrition investigates hormonal and molecular mechanisms involved in the nutritional regulation of the human metabolism. Currently, the focus of the department lies on the role of the circadian clock in metabolic regulation by nutrition.

To expand this research line, we are looking for one

Postdoc (m/f/div) in Chrononutrition

starting as soon as possible.

• Cell culture experiments on the metabolic and nutritional regulation of circadian clocks
• Characterization of circadian rhythms using bioluminescent reporters
• Contribution to human studies in the field of chrononutrition and chronometabolic research
• Analysis and quantification of circadian rhythms by rhythm analysis software (Cosinor, JTC cycle, R, etc.)
• Rhythm analysis in human 24-hour time series data and omics data
• Writing presentations and publications
• Supervision of master and doctoral theses in medicine and natural science
• Independent application for the third-party funding

Your profile:

• Master and doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences, or another biological / medical field
• Expertise in chronobiology and circadian rhythms analysis
• Experience in general molecular and cell biology methods
• Experience in omics data analysis
• High motivation and willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration
• High flexibility, very good communication and organizational skills
• Fluent English skills; good knowledge of German preferred

We offer:

• Excellent technical equipment, a wide range of experimental methods, and a dynamic and interactive research environment
• Salary will be paid in accordance with TV-L, level 13
• Family-friendly working conditions (certificate “audit berufundfamilie”)
• Supporting of mobility with a jobticket for using the public transport
• Easy accessibility by public transport or car (including free parking)
• 30 days of vacation
• Participation in the benefits program for employees (“Corporate Benefits”)

The advertised position is available for three years.

We look forward to welcoming a team player with high problem-solving skills, excellent achievements, and a high level of commitment.

Contact:

Please send your documents (cover letter explaining your motivation, CV, copies of degrees / certificates, and references) with reference number 2025_W03_AP as a single PDF file before June30, 2025, via e-mail to [e-mail] .

For further information please do not hesitate to contact:

Prof. Dr. Olga Ramich
Head of the Department Molecular Metabolism and Precision Nutrition
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Published

2025-06-02

2025-06-30 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2025-06-30 23:59 (CET)

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The mission of the German Institute of Human Nutrition is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health.