PhD fellowship in food structure research

at  KU SCIENCE FOOD og NEXS

Department of Food Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Casein Structure and Membrane Filtration. The project is part of the research project “ Gentle Caseins” and aims to s tudy the relationship between casein processing and its micellar integrity to explore the possibility of creating a novel casein micelle-based ingredient financed by Arla Foods in collaboration with Aalborg University.
Start date is (expected to be) 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for candidates within a master’s degree in the field of Food engineering, Food Science and Technology or related fields. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in investigating the effect of processing on product properties. Experience or knowledge about dairy processing and chemistry or membrane filtration is an advantage. English proficiency is required for this position. Previous or ongoing experience with writing and structuring scientific articles, good managerial skills and ability to build relationships with industry are a plus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE REGULAR PROGRAMME

Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.
Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

Carry through an independent research project under supervision

• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with experience or strong interest in technical skills in dairy products processing and characterization/functionality (e.g. membrane filtration, microscopy, rheology)
• Good language skills

Please refer the Job description for details