Researcher in Food Science and Technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

KTH has established a multidisciplinary research environment on sustainable and healthy food systems (KTH FOOD) that strives for a sustainable, resource efficient and fair food system encompassing the entire value chain, resulting in food products with positive impact on health. To contribute to this initiative, the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH) supports the development of a new Laboratory for Food chemistry and Foodomics. The new laboratory will be located in the Division of Glycoscience, Department of Chemistry, where it will catalyse research efforts in the field of food technology across a wider spectrum at KTH.

This researcher position will support the activities of KTH FOOD, will set up and develop the new Laboratory for Food Chemistry and Foodomics, and will contribute to the research activities of the research group Biotechnology of Carbohydrates from Biomass (PI Francisco Vilaplana) at the Division of Glycoscience. This briefly includes:

- Contribute to the development of the new Laboratory for Food Chemistry and Foodomics.

- Support the organization of KTH FOOD

- Support the implementation of research projects in the group “Biochemistry of Carbohydrates from Biomass”.

- Participate in the co-supervision of master and PhD students.

- Develop methods based on chromatography and mass spectrometry (foodomics) to characterize food biopolymers and metabolites.

- Offer hands-on support to develop laboratory procedures in relation with the group needs and existing projects.

- Be responsible with group members for the daily management, safety, and development of the laboratory. This involves general maintenance of equipment and samples, consumables, protocol organization, and data management.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

• The researcher will be part of the Division of Glycoscience at the Department of Chemistry. The Division of Glycoscience is a multidisciplinary organisation with competencies in molecular biology, biochemistry and materials science for the use of natural polymers, mainly carbohydrates and associated biomacromolecules, for an improved environment and health.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in food science and technology, material sciences, nanotechnology, biotechnology or related disciplines.
• The candidate should have demonstrated practical experience for a minimum of 5 years on plant food structure, food polymers, plant cell walls and/or lignocellulose polymers through documented scientific publications. 
• The candidate must have performed documented research activities in several of the following areas: (i) biochemical, structural and functional characterization of complex food polymers and matrices; (ii) structural characterization of starch and/or plant cell walls using solid-state techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy and scattering techniques; (iii) development of processes for the extraction and modification of food components and/or; (iv) design of food hydrocolloids and characterization of their structure and macroscopic properties.
• The candidate should have excellent communication skills in scientific English, both orally and in writing.
• As a person, you are independent and self-organized, reliable, well structured, meticulous and service minded. You take initiative and you are proactive and capable of prioritizing your work and others in order to drive projects forward. You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people with diverse roles and backgrounds.

Preferred qualifications

• Competence on the use of advanced methods for carbohydrate and protein analysis, including chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Proof of (co)-supervision of master and bachelor degree students.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a special focus on gender equality and sustainability.
• Experience on laboratory management practices (e.g. safety training, development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, laboratory organization).

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence.

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Application

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Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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