Last Date: 03/29/2024.
JOB DESCRIPTION
DTU Food offers a postdoc position to carry out research on i) multiextraction of high value compounds from microalgae and ii) developing savoury ingredients and fish sauce from underutilised herring and sprat using enzyme and fermentation technologies, respectively. Different technologies such as supercritical CO2 and subcritical water extraction and different pre-treatment methodologies (pulsed electrical field, ultrasound and/or enzyme treatment) will be used on the algae biomass. The research carried out by the post doc will contribute to two European projects “ALFAFUEL” and “RE-BLUE”. The postdoc will thus get excellent opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues from several European countries.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The postdoc will be working in the Research Group on Bioactives – Analysis and Application at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Food). Research in extraction of high value compounds from marine raw materials and their application in foods is one of the focus areas of the research group. The group has a dynamic staff with high international visibility, many research collaborations with leading international universities and organisations and a successful track record of national and international research projects.
A good working environment and job satisfaction are important to us. You will get plenty of opportunities to interact with good colleagues with multi-cultural backgrounds both scientifically and socially. We organise several social events during the year and put emphasis on empowerment and responsibility of the individual employee.
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in food science, food technology, or similar.
As part of your research, you will:
- Use different supercritical CO2 and sub-critical water extraction technologies as well as pre-treatment methods for extraction of high value compounds from microalgae
- Use enzyme and fermentation techniques to generate savoury ingredients and fish sauce, respectively
- Collaborate with industrial partners to evaluate the application of extracted microalgae compounds
- Collaborate with our sensory lab on sensory evaluation of products generated as part of the RE-BLUE project
- Work closely together with lab technicians who carry out analysis of the raw materials to characterize them
- You will engage in supervision of students and PhD students and may also be involved in some other teaching activities
- Participate in project meetings with our EU partners in Denmark and abroad.
- Take responsibility for planning and executing your experiments
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
- Research experience with one or more of the abovementioned extraction and pre-treatment techniques
- Experience with analytical techniques to measure proteins, lipids, antioxidants
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Skills within statistical analysis
- Communication skills both in oral and written English
- Flexibility and self-motivation are desired skills at DTU
- We expect you to be a team player and interested in collaboration internally and externally
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2 years and 6 months. Starting date is 1 June 2024 (or according to mutual agreement)
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
If you need more information, you are welcome to contact us: Professor and group leader Charlotte Jacobsen, [email protected], +45 2327 9075
You can read more about DTU Food at www.food.dtu.dk
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 28 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
- List of publications
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail to the contact persons will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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