QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Science degree in chemistry, physics, food science, materials science or similar.
The position is suitable for chemists, physicists, food science and material scientists. A basic level of knowledge of working in a chemistry lab is required from all applicants.
Mandatory experiences and skills include experimental laboratory work and scientific writing skills. Experience of polymers, polysaccharides, plant protein characterisation and use, or experience of scattering techniques, food digestion or fermentation is a plus. The candidate should have possibility to travel nationally and internationally. The candidate must also be proficient in spoken and written English.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that has interest in experimental work in the laboratory. The candidate should have a creative mindset, and the ability to comply to an experimental plan, execute it, report and reflect the progress in relation to the overall project.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

The selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Characterise polysaccharides and proteins from a chemical and physical perspective.
• Determine digestion and fermentation of protein, polysaccharides and their mixtures in-vitro.
• Assure communication with other PhD students and stakeholders in PAN-Sweden.
• Publish the findings in scientific journals and communicate them to the scientific (and industrial) community.
• Teach on undergraduate level.
• Participate in the activities of the Division of Applied Chemistry at Chalmers and PAN-Sweden.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.