Nutrition Research Scientist (PhD) | Food For Health

Food For Health is seeking a highly motivated Nutrition Research Scientist for full-time employment, to contribute to cutting-edge international research projects in nutrition and public health.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research at the intersection of nutrition, epidemiology, and public health, in collaboration with leading international teams. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative environment and will play a key role in advancing innovative projects with global reach.
The position is supervised by Dr. Renata Micha (Associate Professor of Human Nutrition, Founder of Food For Health).
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze international research studies in nutrition and public health
• Lead and co-author scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with global research teams (Europe, U.S., and beyond)
• Contribute to grant writing and research proposal development
• Support the creation of scientific tools, datasets, and frameworks
  Required Qualifications
• PhD in Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field (completed; exceptionally near completion may be considered)
• Proven track record of scientific publications
• Strong analytical and statistical skills (Stata, R, or Python)
• Excellent written and spoken English and Greek
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in international collaborative research projects
• Grant writing and successful research funding applications
• Mentoring or supervising junior researchers
• Knowledge of global nutrition databases and tools
• Experience applying advanced statistical methods and/or machine learning techniques in nutrition and health research
  Position Details
• Full-time position based in Athens, Greece (with potential hybrid/remote flexibility)
• Start date: mid/end October 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
• Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for career development and participation in high-impact international projects
  Application Procedure
  Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to info@foodforhealth.gr with subject line:
  Application – Nutrition Research Scientist
  The application should be submitted as one single PDF file, titled “APPLICATION [Last Name First Name]”, and must include:
• Cover letter (max 2 pages), including research interests
• Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages)
• Representative publication(s) or writing sample
• Names and contact information of two referees
• A link to your Google Scholar or ORCID profile (if available)
  Application Deadline
  Monday, September 22, 2025
  
  Selection Process
  The selection will take place in two stages:

1. Interviews:
   Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday, September 26, 2025.
   Interviews will be conducted in person during the week of September 29 – October 3, 2025.
2. Presentations:
   Candidates who advance to the next stage will be invited to deliver a brief presentation of their research work (in English) in person on Friday, October 10, 2025. Additional instructions will be shared by Friday, October 3, 2025.
   Final Decision & Notification
   The process will be completed by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. All applicants who participated in the evaluation stages will be notified by email of the outcome.
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