Mohamed Fathi Abdallah

Aarhus University is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Department of Food Science, focusing on advanced mass spectrometry-based identification and quantification of natural toxins in novel food. The project is part of the ToxiFOOD initiative, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and aims to develop analytical methods for screening and quantifying microbial toxins in plant-based novel foods and supplements. The research will utilize state-of-the-art LC/MS and QTOF-MS instruments to generate robust safety data and inform EU food safety policy. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in food chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field, with experience in mass spectrometry and strong English skills. The position includes a competitive salary, tuition coverage, and opportunities for international research stays. The application deadline is November 6, 2025, and the preferred start date is January 1, 2026. Interested candidates should apply online, ensuring all documents are submitted before the deadline. Supervisors for the project are Professor Trine Kastrup Dalsgaard and Assistant Professor Mohamed Fathi Abdallah. The university encourages applications from all backgrounds and values diversity and equality.

Fully funded PhD position for 3 years at Aarhus University , Department of Food Science (AU FOOD), starting 1 January 2027 . The project focuses on food toxicology , specifically the effects of foodborne natural toxin co-exposure on MASH using human-relevant in vitro models . This is part of the TOXIFOOD project (2026–2030), funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation . Supervision is listed as Prof. Martin Krøyer Rasmussen (main supervisor) and Assistant Professor Mohamed Fathi Abdallah (co-supervisor), both at Aarhus University. The post is relevant for candidates with interests in biology , medical science , chemistry , toxicology, food safety, and disease mechanisms. The announcement does not specify detailed entry requirements beyond the PhD vacancy itself. Application deadline: 20 September 2026 at 23:59 CET. How to apply: Use the official Aarhus University PhD application page linked in the post and submit your application before the deadline. Review the call carefully for any required documents and eligibility details.