Scientist in Microbiome Research (focus microbial metabolites)

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Scientist in Microbiome Research (focus microbial metabolites)

“I want to create healthier lives through good nutrition”

Nestlé Research Center, Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland Undefined period of time contract,
act. rate 100%

Over the last 5 years, the 600-staff NRC has published around 1000 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and files about 80 patents every year. The NRC also has around 100 research collaborations with universities or research institutes around the world.

The NRC is organized with three large research institutes for Nutritional Science , Materials Science and Food Safety & Analytical Science . These major Institutes are complemented by Research Units focusing on Clinical Development, PetCare. The NRC plays an important role in providing the science behind healthier products, and how food impacts on the host (learn more about the NRC at www.research.nestle.com).

Lausanne is home to the 2 strongholds of Nestlé's fundamental research: the Nestlé Research Center (NRC) and the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) that investigate the complex interactions between nutrition, health and wellness.

We are currently looking for a Scientist in human microbiome research with strong expertise in the field of microbial metabolites and their interaction with the host. The open position is part of the Host-Microbe-Interaction group within NRCs Gut Ecosystem Department in the Institute of Nutritional Science.

In this role you will be responsible to identify and lead new research opportunities linking the microbiome to health and nutrition, in collaboration with external and internal stakeholders while ensuring impactful translation for product application. More specifically, your expertise shall contribute to unravel modes of actions of the effect of nutritional modulators of the microbiome such as prebiotics and probiotics on host health.

Key responsibilities
· Develop nutritional concepts to promote health via modulation of human microbiome
· Integrate and strengthen research on microbial metabolites and interaction with the host
· Interact closely with providers of metabolomics analytical platforms
· Shape and lead research activities, coach technicians and/or students
· Communicate and publish results internally and externally
· Translate scientific findings for business applications
· Develop collaboration networks inside and outside Nestlé

Education and experience
· PhD in the field of human microbiome and/or microbial metabolites
· 2-5 years post-doctoral research experience in above mentioned areas
· Strong knowledge in metabolomics (from sample preparation to data analysis to results interpretation)
· Industry experience or experience in collaboration with industry partners, combined with project management experience is considered an advantage
· Knowledge in prebiotics and probiotics, as well as experience with clinical trials is considered an asset
· Fluent in both written and spoken English

Show us that you demonstrate strong result focus and capacity to take initiative and be a self-starter. Your excellent communication skills and capacity to convey and adapt scientific information to non-expert audiences is what will set you apart amoing the other candidates. If you are passionate about applied science & food, and willing to work within a multidisciplinary team whilst maintaining good stakeholder management, please apply in English at www.nestle.com/jobs .

The Nestlé Group is the world's largest food and beverage company with 89.8 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2017. It is present in 189 countries around the world, has 413 factories and its 323,000 employees are committed to Nestlé's purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com .