Research Assistant in Sensory & Consumer Science

at  Aarhus Universitet

The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a 24-month Research Assistant position within Sensory & Consumer science.
We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within Sensory & Consumer science who would like to work with a highly engaged and motivated staff in a dynamic working environment. The position is available per 1st January 2025.
The Research Assistant will be connected to ongoing research projects conducted within the area of Sensory and Consumer Science.
We seek a candidate with a background in food science. Knowledge of the application and analysis of Sensory & Consumer Science including quantitative and qualitative consumer research methodologies, and experience in designing consumer studies. Openness for travelling outside Europe is considered important due to some research projects’ international focus. The candidate is expected to undertake writing of scientific articles, and support the other projects conducted in the science team.
The Research Assistant position is part of the Science Team ‘Food Quality Perception and Society’ at the Department of Food Science.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must have a MSc degree in a relevant field related to food, or consumer science, from a University or an academic institution, or must submit his/her MSc thesis before the date of employment. In the case, the MSc thesis is not submitted when applying for the Research Assistant position, a letter must be attached stating the official thesis submission date as well as satisfactory progression in MSc thesis work .
• Experience with self-directed coordination of research
• Field research experience, including planning, developing and execution of survey studies as documented by a Dissertation, participation in research projects, or scientific publications
• Experience in statistical analysis of data including univariate, multivariate statistics

THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE

The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Technology, Aarhus University and includes research across the food value chain within the areas of Plant Production Systems, Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, Food Chemistry and Technology, Food Quality, and Sensory and Consumer Science. The Department currently employs approx. 60 full time scientific staff and 50 PhD students and Postdocs, with approx. 30 visiting staff and students contributing to an international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars.
We offer a challenging and independent job opportunity in an ambitious and inspiring research and education environment with an informal atmosphere. We are looking for a dynamic employee who is able to work independently and maintain an overview during periods of high workload. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks. You enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students and technical-administrative staff and you have a flair for establishing collaborative relationships.
The place of work is Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Skejby, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
For further information contact line manager Barbara Vad Andersen, phone +45 30707860, E-mail: barbarav.andersen@food.au.dk

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