PhD Candidate - Perinatal Mental Health and Nutrition

1w1 week ago

Etat de Fribourg - Staat Freiburg

Fribourg, CH · Full-time · CHF 47,000 – CHF 51,000

About this role

The University of Fribourg offers a PhD position embedded in research activities linked to the Food Research & Innovation Center FRIC. This role focuses on relationships between parental and child mental health and nutrition. It provides a hub for innovation in bilingual Fribourg since 1889.

The PhD candidate will develop an original research project under close supervision. Daily tasks include conducting literature reviews, managing a national cohort, recruiting participants, and analyzing data with advanced statistics. Scientific writing and conference presentations are key components.

Join a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment with excellent infrastructure. Benefit from close scientific supervision and opportunities for collaboration within the research group and center. Contribute to seminars, teaching, and outreach activities as they arise.

This fixed-term doctoral contract spans 3 to 4 years per University regulations. Develop advanced skills in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and dissemination. The State promotes a healthy work-life balance and stimulating environment.

Requirements

Fluency in English and a second Swiss language (French, German or Italian)
University Master’s degree, ideally in nutrition; psychology degrees also encouraged
Strong interest in clinical research in health psychology, nutrition, or child development
Advanced data analysis skills with proficiency in R; experience with longitudinal datasets an asset
Advanced scientific writing skills in English
Ability to work independently while being an active collaborative team member
High motivation, interpersonal skills, scientific rigor, critical thinking, and reliability
Prior research experience such as publications, presentations, or project coordination an advantage

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct an original doctoral research project focusing on relationships between parental and child mental health and nutrition
Conduct systematic and critical literature reviews in psychology, nutrition, and public health
Launch and manage a national cohort in Switzerland and actively recruit participants
Manage databases and analyze data using advanced statistical methods
Write scientific articles for publication in international peer-reviewed journals
Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences
Contribute to academic activities of the research group including seminars, teaching, and supervision of students
Actively participate in the scientific life of the research center and interdisciplinary collaborations

Benefits

Highly formative PhD position in a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment
Excellent research infrastructure and close scientific supervision
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and skill development in research design and data analysis
Fixed-term doctoral contract for 3 to 4 years per University of Fribourg regulations
Salary defined according to institutional guidelines
Healthy work-life balance promoted by the State as employer