Project assistant in food processing and nutrition

Description of the workplace

The position is located in the Division Food and Pharma, which is part of the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering. Within the department, we have close cooperation with each other, and you will be part of a team where research and teaching are important but where we also have close cooperation with industry. In these projects, you will primarily work with issues that affect human health. You will work closely with a team of researchers with a focus on industrial nutrition. Research in food processing and nutrition is about understanding how the processes and design of foods affect physiological functions that are important to human health. Understand how processing and substances in food can affect gut health through studies that include the use of animal models, in vitro digestion techniques and cell models. You can read more about our research at www.ple.lth.se.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. With an employment as a project assistant, you can combine studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.

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Work duties

The position is as a research assistant in the subject area of ​​applied nutrition. The main tasks are to carry out laboratory work and document experiments according to project plans. This includes work with various food processing methods, such as germination, fermentation, pulse electric fields and ultrasound. The work also includes laboratory tests, sample preparation and chemical analysis. As well as trials that include in-vitro, animal and cell models. Some administration related to the duties above is also included.

Qualification requirements

• Master's degree in food technology, nutrition and food chemistry or equivalent scientific competence.
• Good ability to carry out and document experimental work in terms of handling chemical and biological experiments.
• Good ability to carry out experimental work independently.
• Good knowledge of aseptic and sterile processes.
• Good knowledge of English, in speech and writing.
• Good organizational, communication and coordination skills.

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge of working with biological models.
• Experience working with fermentation, pulse electric fields and ultrasound.
• Experience working with microscopy and image analysis.
• Experience working with animal experiments.

Consideration will be given to how the applicant, through his experience and competence, is judged to complement and strengthen the administrative work within the department/institution and contribute to its future development.

Further information

The position is a special fixed term position for 12 months, full time and starting as soon as possible or after agreement.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. We ask you to attach documentation from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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