MS

No experience required.

1. Research Leadership: Lead innovative research projects employing in-vitro models, including the SHIME (Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem), to study the behavior of compounds/food products in the gastrointestinal tract and its impact on the gut microbiome.
2. Specialized Expertise: Prior experience in testing the ability of plant-derived compounds, probiotics, synbiotics, or prebiotics to modulate the gut microbiome and/or conducting clinical trials in gut health is highly valued.
3. Bioethics and Project Management: Assist in the development of bioethics applications, oversee project management tasks, and contribute to publications and reports.
4. Lab Operations: Manage day-to-day laboratory operations including purchasing, reagent preparation, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
5. Experimental Work: Conduct a range of laboratory tasks such as managing in vitro colon model systems, nucleic acid extractions, sequencing library preparation, microorganism isolation, and data analysis.
6. Training and Collaboration: Mentor students, staff, and visitors, collaborate with peers, and foster a positive team environment.

• Research Experience: Proven track record in investigating the diet-gut health nexus.
• Bioinformatics Proficiency: Familiarity with bioinformatics and -omics data integration is advantageous.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Reliability: Must exhibit reliability, respectfulness, and professionalism in all aspects of work. This research requires someone with a passion for studying gut health!