Principal Investigator – Lead applied projects in Nutrition, Health and Aging

• University degree in areas related to biomedicine, nutrition, health sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy or others of equal or similar nature.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in applied research in healthy aging and human nutrition.
• Demonstrable experience in leading R&D projects, including securing competitive funding and collaborating with industrial or clinical agents in the field of aging.
• Experience in the design and execution of clinical studies in humans and validation of biomarkers.
• Positioning in the topic of healthy aging (thesis, publications, company creation).
• Direct participation in the development of solutions, products or services in the field of health, nutrition or longevity that have reached real implementation phases or reached the market.
• Experience in direct contact with clients in sectors such as biomedicine, pharmacy, biotech, digital health or aging.
• Experience in technology transfer environments oriented towards the generation of services, assets or new business opportunities.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Driving licence B.

We are looking for a person who combines scientific solidity + orientation to impact and transfer + leadership capacity.

• PhD in areas of biomedicine, nutrition or health sciences
• Specialized training in clinical nutrition, longevity or digital health
• International experience in leading environments
• Knowledge in:
  • Biology of aging
  • Precision nutrition
  • Multi-omics
  • Data science applied to health
  • Digital health (apps, wearables, platforms)
• Training in innovation or scientific entrepreneurship
• Knowledge of Basque

You do not need to meet all the points: we especially value your potential to generate impact.

Also meet the person who will lead the selection process and who will be in contact with you during this stage: David Larrinaga, and how the selection process will be.

Do you like what we have told you? Apply for this offer and live the experience with AZTI!

• You will lead the development of new solutions in the field of food and health
• You will direct national and international projects promoted by AZTI
• You will collaborate with multidisciplinary research, development and transfer teams
• You will be in constant professional development and learning
• You will be part of an ecosystem oriented towards collaborative innovation
• You will be part of a center accredited for Cervera excellence and a member of BRTA, with a strong orientation towards transfer and impact.

?Would you like to lead scientific projects with real impact on health, nutrition and aging?

At AZTI, you will be able to drive innovative solutions that connect science, technology and industry, contributing to improving people's quality of life and generating a real impact on society.

We are looking for a person with a consolidated scientific career who wants to take a step further: to lead, transfer and transform knowledge into applied value.

Your mission will be to lead the generation of applied knowledge in Nutrition and health, translating it into real solutions that provide value to society and the industrial ecosystem.

You will have the autonomy to drive new lines, within the framework of our science and technology plans, develop assets and connect science with application.

You will have a key role in the development and leadership of strategic initiatives in the field of Food and Health, with a focus on healthy aging.

• You will lead applied research projects in nutrition and aging linked to market/societal needs
• You will achieve national and international funding for the projects in the line you lead
• You will drive the knowledge transfer towards the market
• You will collaborate with industrial, clinical and technological agents
• You will contribute to the scientific and technological positioning of AZTI

Your work will go beyond research: you will generate a real impact in sectors such as biomedicine, nutrition and longevity.

• Hybrid work modality (Reference workplace: Derio) with 2-3 days of remote work, personalized based on each person's and each position's reality.
• Flexible hours (entry time from 7:00h to 9:00h)
• Continuous training and career development
• Continuous working day on Fridays and intensive summer schedule
• Work-life balance, wellbeing and other benefits
• Seniority bonus and competitive economic conditions (we will discuss this in the first interview)

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