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Lund University, Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition
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.
Subject description This position will be working in the area of Food and Bioprocess Engineering and the characterization and utilization of plant-based materials in food and pharmaceutical formulations.
Work duties The main duties involved is to plan, carry out, and manage research projects. 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.
Specific areas of Responsibility include:
- Development of methods to characterize the functional properties of plant based ingredients and materials.
- Development of in vitro methods to evaluate the digestion and bio availability of plant-based materials.
- Laboratory work, data collection and analysis, writing of scientific manuscripts.
- Supervision of PhD students in the area and the utilization of plant-based materials in food and pharmaceutical formulations.
- Literature reviews and participating in writing grant applications.
Qualification requirements Applicants must have:
- A PhD in Food Technology or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Post-doctoral experience.
- Excellent knowledge in the following areas: starch and cereal technology, formulation.
- Experience in working with unit operations such as emulsification and drying.
- A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
- Teaching skills and experience of supervising MSc and PhD students.
- Documented ability to work with international partners in joint publications and research tasks.
Assessment criteria and other qualifications
- Drivers licence (B type).
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.
Terms of employment Temporary employment, 100 %, 8 months with start as soon as possible.
Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
- résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
- a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
- contact information of at least two references,
- copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | as soon as possible |
| Salary | monthly paid |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2020/1291 |
| Contact |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 17.Apr.2020 |
| Last application date | 01.May.2020 11:59 PM CEST |