PhD / Doctoral Candidate in health and food
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Organisation/Company Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Department Medicine Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 5 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 4 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
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Offer Description
Healthy Nutrition at the Department of Medicine of Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for a three-year research position.
The successful candidate will contribute to research in healthy dietary patterns, nutrition, and public health, focusing on the promotion of healthy lifestyles, the prevention of chronic diseases, and the improvement of population health through evidence-based nutritional strategies.
Requirements
Research Field Medical sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Knowledge in research methodology and data analysis, with qualitative research experience being highly valued. The ideal candidate combines science communication skills for outreach and educational support with excellent time management to develop their doctoral research. The contract provides funding for a period of two years and seven months; while extensions under this scheme are not initially planned, further funding avenues or grant opportunities may be explored. High proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is considered an asset for local dissemination activities.
Specific Requirements
Candidates must hold health master / degree with strong hands-on proficiency in essential research tools, statistical software (such as R, SPSS, or Stata), and reference management systems. The ideal candidate is an adept and responsible user of artificial intelligence, data processing, workflow optimization, and content creation to efficiently support both scientific research and outreach tasks. xghoner
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Languages SPANISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Motivation, creativity, and eagerness to learn, with a proven ability to thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary team environments.
Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a personal interview