Postdoc of Food Chemistry and Bioprocessing
The Department of Food Science invites applicants for a 3-years Postdoctoral fellowship in Food Chemistry and Bioprocessing. The position is part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation funded project “Functionality-targeted isolation and modification of caseins from precision fermentation biomass (FUNCAS)”. The aim of the project is to identify, understand and predict the relationships between composition, structure and functionality of casein ingredients isolated from precision fermentation biomass and to develop post-process modification strategies to alleviate deficiencies in functionality compared to animal caseins.
The postdoc’s duties will include research and dissemination activities as well as teaching and supervision.
The postdoctoral fellow will be associated to the research group Food Proteins within the section Ingredient and Dairy Technology. Further information on the Department is linked at https://food.ku.dk/english/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Tenure Track Assistant Professor Norbert Raak (nr@food.ku.dk).
The position is open from 01 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The candidate should have documented experience within several of the following areas:
- Food and bioprocessing operations
- Analytical chemistry
- Dairy protein chemistry, esp. chemistry of caseins
- Functional properties of food protein ingredients
- Chemometrics
- Design of experiments
In addition, the following qualifications are expected:
- A PhD degree related to the subject area of the position
- Ability to independently conduct research projects
- Documented experience in teaching and supervision of MSc and BSc students
- Documented experience in scientific dissemination and communication
- A collaborative mindset
- Excellent English skills
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Motivation letter describing your motivation for applying for the specific postdoc fellowship (max. 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae, without publication list, highlighting your qualifications (max. 3 pages)
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Description of previous and/or current research activities as well as research plans in relation to the offered position (max. 3 pages excl. references and illustrations)
- A scientific poster presentation (A0 portrait) illustrating the production of milk proteins through precision fermentation
- Teaching portfolio; i.e., description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience as well as certificates over formal pedagogical training
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of up to 3 particularly relevant publications
- Recommendation letters
The deadline for applications is 25 May 2025, 23:59 GMT+2.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews are expected to be held in weeks 25 and/or 26.
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