[Expired] Postdoctoral Opportunity in Microbiome, Physical Activity, and Diet Research

⛔ This position is no longer available.

University:

Comenius University

Country:

Slovakia

Deadline:

June 16, 2025The Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Comenius University announces a call for applications for a postdoctoral researcher as part of the “Call for postdoctoral positions at the Comenius University 2025-2026.” The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research project focused on the influence of physical activity and diet on gut microbiota in healthy individuals and patients with non-communicable chronic diseases.The project integrates microbiome sequencing, metabolomic profiling, physical fitness assessments, and psychometric tools to investigate how structured lifestyle interventions affect the gut microbiome and host health outcomes.

Requirements

– PhD (or equivalent) degree obtained within the last three years– Age not exceeding 35 years at the expected start date– PhD holders from Comenius University in Bratislava are not eligible– Strong background in statistical modeling, especially for longitudinal, multivariate, and hierarchical data– Familiarity with microbiome data analysis (16S rRNA sequencing, whole genome sequencing, compositional data handling, differential abundance testing) is a strong advantage– Proficiency in R and/or Python (e.g., phyloseq, vegan, lme4, MaAsLin2, ANCOM-BC)– Excellent written and spoken English (minimum level B2); proficiency in Slovak is also required– Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team– Strong organizational skills and commitment to transparent, reproducible research– Experience in publishing peer-reviewed articles and presenting at scientific conferences

Benefits

– Participation in a highly interdisciplinary project at the intersection of microbiome research, clinical science, nutrition, and exercise physiology– Access to advanced laboratories and multidimensional datasets from intervention studies– Collaboration with national and international partners in Europe and the United States– Personalized mentoring and career support– Fully funded one-year postdoctoral position with competitive salary– Vibrant and affordable living in Bratislava

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, full CV, PhD certificate, list of publications, and contact information for two referees to Prof Viktor Bielik at viktor.bielik@uniba.sk by June 16, 2025. Suitable candidates will be invited for an online interview. If not contacted by the end of June 2025, preference has been given to candidates more closely matching the criteria.

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