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Postdoc in analytical food chemistry – advanced gas chromatography and mass spectrometry - DTU Food
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Job Description

If you have experience in analytical chemistry and are interested in advanced gas chromatographic techniques this postdoc position is the perfect opportunity for your development as a researcher. DTU Food invites applications for a postdoc position with particular focus on characterization of organic contaminants in food by comprehensive GCxGC in combination with TOFMS or FI- detection. The target compounds will be mineral oil hydrocarbons and MOSH/MOAH fractions.

To succeed in the job, you should possess strong competences and interests within analytical food chemistry and you should feel comfortable working independently with a curious mindset and be able to collaborate both within our research group and with external partners. The postdoc will become part of the Research Group for Analytical Food Chemistry and the work is related to the EU reference laboratory for Processing Contaminants (EURL-PC).
Our Research Group holds an extensive analytical platform based on mass spectrometry and aims at providing comprehensive chemical insight to understand the formation and prevalence of unwanted chemical components in the food chain.

Responsibilities and qualifications
A major part of the candidate’s activities will be associated to the activities of the EURL-PC, but may also become involved in other research activities within the research field of the group. 

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the research area of the group, but the position may also include involvement in:

• Teaching activities and student supervision
• Collaboration with industry partners
• Provision of scientific advice to public authorities
• Attraction of research funds

The candidate is expected to have solid knowledge of and experience within analytical food chemistry with a focus on small molecules at trace levels and experience with analysis of biological materials. The preferred candidate is ambitious and structured, has a high motivation for research excellence and a good command of written and spoken English.

Priority will be given to applicants with documented experience in and/or knowledge of one or more of the following areas:

• Solid background in general food/feed analytical chemistry
• Experience in using gas chromatography, GCxGC and GC/MS as well as other analytical techniques in relation to target and non-target analysis
• Laboratory accreditation (ISO17025), analytical quality assurance and method validation
• Previous work experience with analysis of MOSH/MOAH or other organic contaminants
• Sample handling (from sampling to analysis)
• Food safety risk assessment (e.g. knowledge of EU food legislation)
• International networking and collaboration skills obtained through e.g. projects and networks.

In addition, we expect that:

• You document your work in the form of scientific publications
• You are motivated by both personal and team accomplishments
• You thrive on collaboration and teamwork in a multicultural environment.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

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 Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1. May 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is full time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
May be obtained from senior advisor Tommy Licht Cederberg tel: +45 93518904 ([email protected] ) and senior adviser Arvid Fromberg tel: +45 93518927 ([email protected] )

You can read more about the department 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 18 February 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), incl your motivation for applying this position
  • In your cover letter, please reply to the following: Do you have experience in mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and feed and MOSH/MOAH? analysis?  Yes/no.
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

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.

The National Food Institute, DTU
DTU Food or the National Food Institute do research within biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, food safety, food technology and environment & health. Activities cover a wide range of food products throughout the entire food chain from farm to table, comprising both research activities and research-based consulting and teaching. The institute prevents illness and promote heath, developing new and better foods for the growing population and creates sustainable technological solutions. Institute tasks are solved in a unik cross disciplinary 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 3038
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 01/19/2024, 04:27 AM
• Apply Before 02/18/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Henrik Dams Allé, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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