PhD candidate in perinatal mental health and nutrition within the FRIC 75 - 80% auprès du Centre pour les sciences de l'alimententation

About the job

Particularité

We offer a highly formative PhD position within a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent research infrastructure, close scientific supervision, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The position allows for the development of advanced skills in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and dissemination of research findings.

The doctoral contract is offered for a fixed term (typically 3 to 4 years), in accordance with the regulations of the University of Fribourg. The salary will be defined according to institutional guidelines.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a complete application including:

A motivation letter outlining the candidate’s interest in the PhD position and research topics

An academic curriculum vitae

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with grades

A copy of the Master’s thesis (or equivalent work), if available

Contact details of 1–2 referees

Domaine d'activité

Develop and conduct an original doctoral research project focusing on the relationships between parental and child mental health and nutrition

Conduct systematic and critical literature reviews in the fields of psychology, nutrition, and public health

Launch and manage a national cohort in Switzerland and actively recruit participants

Manage databases & analyze data using advanced statistical methods

Write scientific articles for publication in international peer-reviewed journals

Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences

Contribute to the academic activities of the research group (seminars, teaching, supervision of Bachelor’s or Master’s students, as opportunities arise) as well as in outreach activities related to the Food Research and Innovation Center

Actively participate in the scientific life of the research center and in interdisciplinary collaborations

Exigences

Fluency in English is important, as well as in a second Swiss language (French, German or Italian)

University Master’s degree, ideally in nutrition, applicants holding a master’s degree in psychology are also encouraged to apply.

Strong interest in clinical research in health psychology, nutrition, or child development

Advanced data analysis skills (proficiency in R is required; experience with longitudinal datasets is an asset)

Advanced scientific writing skills in English

Ability to work independently while being an active and collaborative member of a research team

High motivation, interpersonal skills, scientific rigor, critical thinking skills, and reliability

Prior research experience (e.g., publications, conference presentations or coordination of research projects) is an advantage

Exigences linguistiques

autre: English

Date d'entrée en fonction:

• 01.05.2026

Renseignements:

Dr. Leah Gilbert

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Date limite de réception des offres:

27.02.2026

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