Lunds universitet, LTH, 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 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 are to plan, carry out, and manage research projects. Teaching may also be included, but up to a maximum of 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

  • Development of methods to characterize the functional properties of plant-based ingredients and materials.
  • Development of in vitro methods to evaluate the digestion and bioavailability 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 license (B type)
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive 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
Fixed-term employement, 100 %, 2021-01-15 – 2021-05-31

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 Special fixed-term employment
Employment expires 2021-05-31
Contract type Full time
First day of employment January 15
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/3955
Contact
  • marilyn rayner, +46462224743
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 04.Dec.2020
Last application date 18.Dec.2020 11:59 PM CET

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