PhD Fellowship in Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The National Center of Excellence for the Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (PREDICT), based at Department of

Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University (AAU) in Copenhagen, is looking to recruit a highly skilled and motivated PhD student in

nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease to join our international and interdisciplinary group of dedicated researchers.The 3-year

stipend (full-time, 37 hours per week) is available within the doctoral program Clinical Science, Laboratory and Translational

Medicine, and is open for appointment from 1st of March 2027 or soon thereafter. Your work tasks We are seeking a highly

motivated PhD student to join our Nutrition Research Group and contribute to research exploring the role of diet in the

development and progression of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The project aims to improve our understanding of diet-disease

relationships and generate evidence that can support future dietary recommendations for individuals living with IBD. The PhD

student will work with large population-based cohorts to investigate associations between dietary patterns, nutritional exposures,

and disease outcomes. As part of an interdisciplinary research environment, you will collaborate closely with epidemiologists,

nutrition scientists, clinicians, and biostatisticians engaged in internationally recognized research. Your main responsibilities

will include: - Conducting systematic literature reviews and evidence syntheses - Developing research protocols and statistical

analysis plans - Managing and analyzing large-scale epidemiological data - Conducting statistical analyses using R and other

relevant software - Writing and publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals - Presenting research findings at

national and international conferences - Contributing to collaborative research activities within the Center and with external

partners You will receive supervision and training from experienced researchers and become an integral part of a dynamic and

supportive research environment. Your competencies We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven candidate with a strong

interest in nutrition, epidemiology, and inflammatory bowel disease research. Previous experience in nutrition-related research,

preferably in the field of inflammatory bowel disease, is an advantage. The ideal candidate has:

• A Master's degree in Nutrition

and Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or another relevant discipline - Knowledge of

nutritional epidemiology and inflammatory bowel disease - Experience writing scientific reports, theses, or manuscripts -

Familiarity with statistical programming, preferably in R - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent collaboration

and communication skills - Excellent written and spoken English proficiency - The ability to work independently while contributing

to a multidisciplinary research team Qualification requirements PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's

degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate

will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology in accordance with the

regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher

Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at

regular points in time. As part of the PhD study, you are among other things required to complete PhD courses corresponding to 30

ECTS, gain experience with teaching or other forms of knowledge dissemination and complete an external research stay outside of

Aalborg University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution. Please visit the website of the doctoral school for

further information on admission requirements. Who we are    PREDICT is at the forefront of international research to unravel

the cause and prognosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which are chronic and disabling conditions affecting millions of

people worldwide. The Center is composed of biologists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and data scientists working with

collaborators nationally and internationally to push the boundaries of precision medicine research and create real-world impact in

IBD. We have state-of-the-art facilities within the center and this means through PREDICT you will be part of a well-funded

research environment equipped with the latest technologies, unique data, and a world-leading network of collaborators. We offer an

exciting PhD program in a dynamic, high-performing, international environment with dedicated, friendly colleagues. We also offer

superb opportunities for personal and professional development and unique access to state-of-the-art data resources, including

linkable Danish nationwide health registries, Danish National Biobank data and individual level clinical data from the largest

Danish IBD inception cohort; the NorDIBD Cohort. You can read more about PREDICT here. About the Department of Clinical

Medicine The Department of Clinical Medicine provides research-based teaching across all disciplines of the medical degree

programme and conducts research within the clinical specialties. Read more about the Department of Clinical Medicine here. How

to apply Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation

to the position - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Diplomas (bachelor's and master's degree diploma, including grades) - Other relevant

documents The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job

advertisement on Aalborg University's website. Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a

core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. Do

you have any questions?     If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find

contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost. Further information  Read more about our recruitment process here. The assessment

of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts. Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the

application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be

assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not. The hiring process at Aalborg

University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety,

compliance, and integrity of the workplace. Read more about The Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology

Salary and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at

Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment

and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the

state (AC collective agreement). You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary

Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section

entitled “PhD Fellow”. There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.