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Research Assistant in seaweed metabolism and cultivation - DTU Food
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Job Description

DTU Food is looking for a research assistant for a position (1 year and 8 months)  with focus on i) Studies of the gut microbiome impact on metabolism and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds (e.g. saccharides, proteins, toxic elements) in seaweeds upon ingestion and ii) Studies of Gracilaria seaweed cultivation for national seedling and cultivation in on-land facilities and in the sea.  

As our new colleague you will be working across three different research groups at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Food) namely Bioactives – Analysis and Application, Analytical Food Chemistry and Gut, Microbes and Health. Some of the focus areas of the groups are investigation of the potential of utilizing seaweeds as food or food ingredients, gut health in general and we also study potentially toxic elements with the aim to perform  chemical risk assessment. You will be part of a dynamic team with high international visibility, many research collaborations with leading international universities and organisations and a successful track record of national and international research projects.

Responsibilities and qualifications
A major part of your activities will be associated with two new projects; Seaweed for gut health in collaboration with Chalmers University (Sweden) and Gracilaria, new species for Danish industrial seaweed production in collaboration with the companies Dansk Tang, Sømad and Mytiline (all in Denmark). You will take a leading role in the research and organization of the work at DTU. The research activities will mainly take place at DTU, but also at the partners’ facilities. Therefore, you must be flexible in time and place. 

The position involves participation in laboratory work with gut microbes and analysis of potential toxic elements, monosaccharides and proteins as well as design of experiments and communication with partners in the project. Furthermore, studies on the reproductive seasonality, seedling, and cultivation of Gracilaria will take place in both laboratory and in the field. You may also be involved in other research and teaching activities within the research fields of the groups. 

You must have a two-year master's degree in Biology, Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate has knowledge and experience within the following areas:

• Seaweed biology and composition
• Chemical analysis, preferably monosaccharide and protein analysis and/or analysis of potential toxic elements
• Seaweed cultivation  including knowledge on lifecycles and variables to stimulate seedling and cultivation.
• Cost effective experimental design and statistical data evaluation
• Practical experience with experiments in laboratory and field and with collaboration with companies. 
• Structured and analytical working approach

We expect that you are an efficient team worker, have great coordinating and communication skills and have a critical engineering mindset.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The period of employment is 1.5 years. The position is a full-time position. Starting date is May 1 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Susan L. Holdt, [email protected], tel.: +45 93 51 89 22.

You can read more about DTU Food at www.food.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 4 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU National Food Institute 
DTU Food conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society.

The institute’s vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute prevents disease and promotes health, develops new and better food products for a growing population and creates sustainable technological solutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in a unique interdisciplinary cooperation in e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling and technology.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3184
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 02/14/2024, 08:22 AM
• Apply Before 03/04/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Henrik Dams Allé, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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