Considering recent studies convincingly showing the important contribution of the intestinal microbiome to human health and disease risk, this project will investigate how certain foods may modulate both the composition and activity of the human gut microbiota. Moreover, the study aims to design specific “functional foods” with tailored activity to stimulate the metabolic activity of beneficial microorganisms within the human microbiome.The post holder will provide molecular microbiological support for studies examining the ability of whole plant foods or their derivatives, certain dairy products and probiotics, to modulate the composition and activity of the human gut microbiota.Please read the position details to understand if you are eligible for the position. In order to apply send your cv and fill the application form . Application and profile are also available at the bottom of the page.Deadline for application: June 26, 2014.Supervisor: Kieran M Tuohy.Equal opportunitiesThe position is open to both gender, Law 125/91, art. 4 comma 3. The policy and practice of the Edmund Mach Foundation require that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment with the Edmund Mach Foundation and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of his or her sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, racial group or disability. Where suitably qualified individuals are available, selection committees will contain at least one member of each sex.Data protection codeAll data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the Personal Data Protection Code, Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June CRI RMM Profile Application/pdf - (90,66 kB) CRI RMM Application Application/msword - (144,00 kB)