Research Associate – Food Science & Technology - Plant & Food Research

at  Science New Zealand

ABOUT US | KO WAI MĀTOU

At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we’re helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. We have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world’s most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Job Details
Crown research institute

Plant & Food Research
Reference #

55663
Posted on

20 Jun 2024
Closes on

04 Jul 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Christchurch
Expertise

Food & Bio-based products, Food Science & Technologies, Sensory & Consumer Science, Materials Science
Job level(s)

Research associate
Work type(s)

Permanent
More details (document)

55663position+descriptionresearch+associatefood+science+&+technologyapril_2024 (2).docx

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING | NGĀ WHĀINGA MATUA

The Food Materials & Structures team researches the links between the material properties of horticultural, arable, and vegetable bioresources and their functionality in food applications. Working in the team, you will contribute to research projects studying food properties, oral processing and the sensory perception of foods. You will support the study of food properties, development of sample foods and products, sensory studies in our research programmes, and provide and supervise standard quality testing (milling and baking) for our internal cereal breeding programs and industry clients.

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:

• Relevant post-graduate or undergraduate science qualifications, with at least two years relevant practical experience in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline
• Experience in the physical analysis of food products
• Basic data analysis and interpretation with qualifications and/or experience in accredited laboratory procedures
• Builds positive relationships with others; shares knowledge through training and upskilling. Contributes to positive teams and research and/or technology collaborations
• Attention to detail, accuracy in record-keeping associated with data, samples, materials and reportin