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.

Work duties

  • Assist in laboratory work analysis within the research area meat analogues.
  • Working out methodology for light and electron microscopy using a microtome and different colouring agents.
  • Working out methodology trying to quantify the micrographs achieved in light and electron microscopy.
  • Working out methodology for relevant texture measurements of meat analogues.
  • Collaboration with industry working on meat analogues

 Administration related to the work duties listed above Writing reports within the EU project

  

Qualifications

  • Education: M.Sc. in Food Technology, with focus on and experience of meat-analogues
  • Experience of meat analogues and texture measurement

Knowledge: Very good oral and written proficiency in English

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.

 

Terms of employment

Fixed-term employment, 2021-10-18 – 2021-12-31, 80 %

 

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 (shorter than 3 months)
Employment expires 2021-12-31
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment 2021-10-18
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 80
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/2906
Contact
  • Yvonne Granfeldt, +462220000
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 17.Sep.2021
Last application date 01.Oct.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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