Project assistant in Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lunds Tekniska Högskola, Institutionen för livsmedelsteknik
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The Department of Food Technology, Engineering, and Nutrition reimagines and improves both products and processes in the food supply chain.
Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on sustainable and nutritious food for the future.
Collaboration with industry, farmers, and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Several well-known food innovations have come out of the Department, e.g. Oatly and Proviva.
This is a part of the European Project “Improving Sustainability of Food processing using Moderate Electric Fields (MEF) for Process Intensification and Smart processing (MECPROC)”. The work involves testing different technologies to achieve efficient cryoprotection of leaves. The project assistant will work with the following unit operations: vacuum impregnation, pulsed electric fields (PEF), and moderate electric fields (MEF). The employment will also involve tasks in conductivity, fluorescence microscopy, and isothermal calorimetry.
Qualifications
- The candidate should have a MSc degree in food science, food engineering or equivalent. The candidate can also present a certificate stating that the master degree will be granted no later than August 2018.
- The candidate will have work experience of processing of fruit and vegetables, specifically, unit operations involved with freezing.
- It is preferable that the candidate has previous experience with the application of pulsed electric fields and vacuum impregnation.
We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to i.e. good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.
Other information
This is a temporary position during aprox. one year.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | As soon as possible |
| Salary | Monthly |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2018/1166 |
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| Published | 18.Apr.2018 |
| Last application date | 02.May.2018 11:59 PM CEST |