Research Engineer in Food Engineering

Work duties
The main duties of this position as research engineer is to conduct and support research withing the projects “recovery of plant proteins for novel food products” and “sustainable food process engineering”. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. Workduties include the following: 

• Data management
• Laboratory work in food chemistry, technology, and microbiology
• Development of methods
• Co-ordinating and executing pilot-scale trials
• Teaching in the first, second cycles of studies
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Assisting in procurement of equipment necessary to carry-out the project
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

• MSc or PhD in Food or Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or similar, or BSc with industrial experience.
• Experience in setting up/performing analysis such as (protein content, water content, etc.)
• Good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish.
• Driver’s license (type B). 

Other merits

• Experience in working on the pilot scale in food processes
• Experience in the use of analytical instruments.

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.

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.).