Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD Position in Diet, Faecal Microbiota and Chemotherapy in Patients with Colon Cancer. This 4-year project, GEM-CARE (Gut Ecology Management for Cancer treatment and Recovery Enhancement), involves observational and intervention studies on dietary fiber intake, chemotherapy side effects, and faecal microbiota dynamics.
Applicants from all nationalities are eligible. Candidates must hold an MSc degree in (bio)medical sciences, biology, bioinformatics, nutrition & health, or a related field, and must be proficient in Dutch and English (CEFR C2 level). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are essential.Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a globally renowned institution specializing in life sciences, with a focus on agriculture, food, and the environment. With over 7,600 employees, 13,100 students from more than 100 countries, and a history dating back to 1876, WUR is a leader in its field, consistently ranking among the top universities in the world for its research and education
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.