13 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
INL- Department
Human Resources- Research Field
Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Portugal- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (Europe/Lisbon)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job Reference: Ref.03.24.13
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Food Processing and Nutrition
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 24 months
Open Date for Applications: March 11th , 2024
Closing Date for Applications: March 31st , 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words: #3Dfoodprinting #nutrition #novelfoods #noncommunicablediseases #foodprocessing #culturedmeat #culturedfish #invitroassays
Overview
The Food Processing and Nutrition RG is dedicated to developing nanotechnology-based solutions for big societal challenges to build the future food system, optimising materials and processes throughout the entire food value chain to ensure the integrity of food to consumers.
We are looking for a qualified Research Fellow to join our inter/multidisciplinary team in analysing 3D scaffolds and cell-based ingredients, performing in vitro digestions and evaluating bioactivities related to non-communicable diseases and their adequacy to vulnerable population groups (child, pregnant and elderly). The work will be performed under the project FEASTS – Fostering European cellular Agriculture for Sustainable Transition Solutions, with the EU Grant agreement ID: 101136749.
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- Manufacture and characterise cell-based edible scaffolds;
- Assess samples’ physicochemical and biological properties related to non-communicable diseases using standard and new in vitro methodologies;
- Assess the nutritional suitability of cultured meat/seafood ingredients to develop healthy foods;
- Work on an interdisciplinary European project at INL in the Cellular Agriculture area.
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
- PhD in Food Technology, Nutrition, Engineering or other related areas.
Experience
- Formulation of functional foods and techno-functional and bioactivity assessment;
- Nutritional assessment of food ingredients;
- Food digestion and analysis of digested products;
- Culture of cells and scaffolds.
Technical Skills
- Analytical techniques (i.e., HPLC, fluorescence spectroscopy, ICP, LC-MS) and morphological characterisation (i.e., SEM, TEM, confocal);
- Techno-functional properties assessment methods (i.e., printability, water activity, colour, texture, rheological properties and tribological properties);
- Nutritional composition quantification methods;
- Acellular and cellular in vitro assays for functional and biological properties assessment (i.e., cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity).
Other Skills
- Knowledge in food product development will be valued;
- Knowledge of the regulations EC 2015/2283 (Novel Foods) and EU 2017/2469 (Administrative and Scientific Requirements) will be valued;
- Knowledge in Cellular Agriculture will be valued;
- Knowledge in 3D Food Printing will be valued.
Personal Skills
- “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
- Problem Solving ability;
- Customer orientation;
- Ability to work independently and as team player;
- Good communication skills.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary;
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
- Private health insurance;
- Family allowances (according to family situation);
- Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
- Support for education fees of dependent children;
- Relocation support;
- 30 working days of annual leave.
How to Apply
The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:
Online application instructions:
Important note:
Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.
How the Selection Process works
A. Applications eligibility check
This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.
B. CV Assessment
The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).
C. Interview(s)
The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.
The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.
D. Nomination
The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.
Additional Information
Application feedback
We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle
INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.
The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
About INL
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
- Country
- Portugal
- City
- Braga
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oKK1rfwG&s=Euraxess
Contact
- City
Braga- Website
http://inl.int- Street
Av. Mestre José Veiga, S/N- Postal Code
4715-330
STATUS: EXPIRED
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