PhD in Metal Mixture Health Burden & Biomonitoring

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 324,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU National Food Institute at The Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a PhD candidate focusing on analytical chemistry, human biomonitoring and risk assessment of metal mixtures. The project includes developing methods to estimate health burden from metal exposures and integrating selenium’s role, involving ICP-MS analyses and statistical modelling.

We seek candidates with a strong lab background, experience with data analyses (R), and an interest in multidisciplinary risk

Qualifications

• Background in biology, chemistry, food science or similar.
• Experience handling large data sets and performing statistical analyses (e.g., in R).
• Interest in analytical chemistry and environmental burden of disease assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct analyses of metals and metalloid content in blood samples using ICP-MS.
• Develop methods and mathematical models to estimate health risk and burden of disease from metal mixtures.
• Write peer-reviewed publications and disseminate research at national and international levels.
• Involvement in teaching and student supervision.
• Complete 30 ECTS of courses during the 3-year period.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Statistical analysis

R programming

Education

Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS)

Tools

ICP-MS

Job description

DTU National Food Institute at The Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a PhD candidate focusing on analytical chemistry, human biomonitoring and risk assessment of metal mixtures. The project includes developing methods to estimate health burden from metal exposures and integrating selenium’s role, involving ICP-MS analyses and statistical modelling.

We seek candidates with a strong lab background, experience with data analyses (R), and an interest in multidisciplinary risk