Researcher in nutritional epidemiology, gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease

Would you like to conduct epidemiological research on diet, the gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease, supported by skilled colleagues in an international research environment? Welcome to apply for a position as researcher at Uppsala University.
The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical department with approximately 250 employees and more than 300 people affiliated through Uppsala University Hospital. The department has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a range of areas. Research is conducted in close connection with the clinical activities at Uppsala University Hospital and includes both basic studies of disease mechanisms and the development and evaluation of improved diagnostics and new treatment methods. More information about the department is available at www.medsci.uu.se
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Duties

We are seeking a researcher to study associations between diet, the gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease in large population-based cohorts. The work will mainly be based on data from Swedish cohort studies with detailed and repeated measurements of diet, lifestyle, the gut microbiome and cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as register-based follow-up of cardiovascular outcomes.
The duties include epidemiological and statistical analyses of longitudinal data, analysis of dietary and microbiome data, and analyses of several types of molecular, clinical and lifestyle-related data. The work also includes interpreting results, writing scientific articles and presenting findings within national and international collaborations.
The researcher will join the Molecular Epidemiology research group at the Department of Medical Sciences and work in close collaboration with researchers in epidemiology, cardiovascular epidemiology and microbiome research.

Qualification requirements

A doctoral degree in epidemiology, nutrition science, medical science or another field relevant to the position. The degree must have been awarded by the time the employment decision is made.
Documented experience of epidemiological research in the gut microbiota, nutrition and/or cardiovascular health, as well as experience of analyses in large human population-based cohorts.
Experience of statistical analysis of observational data and of independently planning, conducting and interpreting epidemiological analyses. Experience of statistical programming in R is required.
Experience of analysing dietary, lifestyle and health registry data in epidemiological studies.
Ability to work independently, take responsibility for your own research tasks and at the same time work effectively in interdisciplinary collaborations. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
A very good command of spoken and written English.
Experience of supervision.
Additional qualifications considered desirable
Experience of longitudinal analyses and analysis of incident cardiovascular outcomes.
Experience of biomarkers, metabolomics, genetics or other molecular data.
Experience of international research collaborations.
Knowledge of Swedish.
Documents to be included with the application
CV
List of publications

About the position

The position is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months. The position is full-time. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed. Place of work: Uppsala.
In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.
Please submit your application by
November 27 2026
, UFV-PA 2026/3511.