Researcher in plant-based food - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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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.
Subject description
Research within food focusing on plant based food with a special emphasis on processing and how the processing affects the food structure aiming to create innovative consumable products with low climate-impact.
Work duties
The work duties consists mainly of
- Research within the subject area
- Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
- Opportunity for training in higher education teaching and learning
- Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
- Actively seeking external research funding
- Collaboration with industry and wider society
- Contact person at the department for external advice to industrial partners
- Administration related to the work duties listed above
Since the department is heavily dependent on external funding, the work tasks may change over time.
Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:
- A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Research experience within the subject of the position
- Documented ability to attract research funding as main applicant as well as co-applicant. Granted research and innovation funding should cover at least 80% of the position the first 24 months
- Competence within texture analysis
Assessment criteria and other qualifications
Training in higher education teaching and learning Leadership training
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
Permanent position, 100 %
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English. LTH uses a special qualifications portfolio to report and document qualifications – see link below. This is to be used also for appointments of researchers. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/
| Type of employment | Permanent position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2022/479 |
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| Published | 08.Mar.2022 |
| Last application date | 22.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CET |