We are looking for a junior researcher with a MSc degree or a post-doctoral researcher with a PhD degree in public health nutrition. The candidate will work on two specific projects around the bioavailability of nutrients within the chair group of 'Global Nutrition' of the Division of Human Nutrition and Health. The first project concerns a study that looks into zinc absorption from edible insects in young children by using an isotope dilution technique, which will be conducted in Kenya. The second project will be conducted in Wageningen, the Netherlands, and concerns in vitro and in vivo studies on the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iodine from different varieties of seaweed and seaweed products.

You are expected to be able to work on these two projects simultaneously. The specified tasks would be:

• Preparation and implementation of the two studies in the respective settings. This also includes getting permission from medical ethical review boards and arranging required research permits;
• to take the lead in setting up meetings with project partners (partly through teleconferencing) and following up on required actions;
• supervise MSc thesis and internship students;
• to keep financial records and to provide written input for reporting to funders;
• to present the results of research to academic and policy audiences through the writing of peer-reviewed journal articles and at conferences when opportunities arise.

For this position we are looking for:

• Either a junior researcher with an MSc degree and at least 2 years of working experience or a post-doctoral researcher with a PhD degree in public health nutrition;
• you should have proven experience in implementing data collection for research in a low-to-middle income setting, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa;
• you have excellent communication skills, both in Dutch and in English;
• you have a track record of scientific publications in the above mentioned domain;
• having expertise in conducting bioavailability studies and experience with applying isotope dilution methods is a strong advantage;
• you are an inspiring colleague who is looking forward to a position within our dynamic and culturally diverse chair group;
• you should be willing to travel to Kenya and to stay there for a period of 2-3 months.

A challenging position with, depending on your experience, a competitive salary to a maximum of € 4.274 gross per month for a full working week of 38 hours in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement Dutch Universities (scale 10). We offer a temporary position for the period of 12 months.

In addition, we offer:

• 8% holiday allowance;
• a structural year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent training opportunities and secondary employment conditions;
• flexible working hours and holidays can possibly be determined in consultation so that an optimal balance between work and private life is possible;
• excellent pension plan through ABP;
• 232 vacation hours, the option to purchase extra and good supplementary leave schemes;
• a flexible working time: the possibility to work a maximum of 2 hours per week extra and thereby to build up extra leave;
• a choice model to put together part of your employment conditions yourself, such as a bicycle plan;
• a lively workplace where you can easily make contacts and where many activities take place on the Wageningen Campus. A place where education, research and business are represented;
• use the sports facilities on campus.

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of our University is to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. Within Wageningen University & Research, nine specialized research institutes from the Wageningen Research Foundation and Wageningen University have joined forces to help answer the most important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With approximately 30 locations, 5,000 employees, and 10,000 students, it is one of the leading organizations in its domain worldwide. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of the unique approach of Wageningen.

The Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group is part of Wageningen University & Research, an organisation that brings together fundamental and applied scientific research. We work on creating 'healthy food in a biobased society' with private sector companies, research institutes and government agencies in the Netherlands and abroad. Our innovations play a crucial role in solving the major issues which affect society today. Entrepreneurship and professionalism are key in all that we do. In short, we are a major international employer offering considerable potential for your career.

Equal opportunities employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information about working at Wageningen University & Research, take a look at:
https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs.htm

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.