PhD Candidate – Functional Food & Metabolic Health | Monash University Malaysia

Biopractify; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded

Monthly stipend

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

Monash University Malaysia seeks an outstanding PhD candidate to join a translational research project in Functional Foods and Metabolic Health. The project investigates how functional foods regulate insulin secretion and skeletal muscle glucose uptake to improve metabolic health.

You will work within the School of Pharmacy, Bandar Sunway, and contribute to diabetes research, glucose regulation, and translational evaluation of functional foods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours.
• Degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science or related field.
• Meet the PhD entry requirements of the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated excellence, motivation and self-drive in research pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Investigate translational evaluation of functional foods regulating insulin secretion and skeletal muscle glucose uptake.
• Study functional foods’ role in glucose regulation and metabolic health.
• Contribute to diabetes research and translational research activities.
• Collaborate within the Monash University Malaysia School of Pharmacy.

Skills

Strong English

Excellence, motivation

Self-drive

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours

Biotechnology | Biomedical Science | Biology | Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

PhD Candidate – Functional Food & Metabolic Health | Monash University Malaysia

Institution: Monash University Malaysia – School of Pharmacy

Position Available: Fully Funded PhD Position

Research Area: Functional Foods | Diabetes Mellitus | Insulin Secretion | Skeletal Muscle Glucose Uptake | Metabolic Health | Biotechnology | Biomedical Science | Pharmaceutical Science

Monash University Malaysia is seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to join a research project investigating the translational evaluation of functional foods regulating insulin secretion and skeletal muscle glucose uptake for metabolic health applications.

The project focuses on diabetes mellitus, glucose regulation, and functional foods with the aim of understanding their potential applications in improving metabolic health.

What You’ll Work On

Functional Food & Metabolic Health

Investigate functional foods and their potential role in supporting glucose regulation and metabolic health.

Insulin Secretion

Study the effects of functional food components on insulin secretion and mechanisms relevant to metabolic health.

Skeletal Muscle Glucose Uptake

Investigate how functional foods may influence glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and contribute to improved glucose regulation.

Translational Research

Conduct research aimed at evaluating functional food interventions for potential metabolic health applications.

Diabetes Research

Contribute to research addressing mechanisms and approaches relevant to diabetes mellitus and glucose metabolism.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completed Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours.
• Degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
• Meet the PhD entry requirements of the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated excellence, motivation, and self-drive in research pursuits.

What You’ll Gain

• 100% tuition fee waiver.
• Monthly stipend for up to 42 months.
• Opportunity to conduct research in functional foods and metabolic health.
• Exposure to research related to diabetes, insulin secretion, and skeletal muscle glucose uptake.
• Opportunity to work within the Monash University Malaysia School of Pharmacy.
• Experience in translational research with potential applications in metabolic health.

Position: PhD Candidate

Institution: Monash University Malaysia

School: School of Pharmacy

Location: Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Project: Translational Evaluation of Functional Food Regulating Insulin Secretion and Skeletal Muscle Glucose Uptake for Metabolic Health Applications

Funding: Fully Funded

Tuition: 100% Fee Waiver

Stipend: Monthly stipend

Funding Duration: Up to 42 months

Start Date: Immediate

Qualification: Master’s degree / Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours

Relevant Fields: Biotechnology | Biomedical Science | Biology | Pharmaceutical Science | Related Fields

The research project focuses on the translational evaluation of functional foods that may regulate insulin secretion and skeletal muscle glucose uptake.

The broader research area includes:

• Functional foods
• Glucose regulation
• Insulin secretion
• Metabolic health

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