Researcher - Plant proteins and their structure-function relationships for food and materials

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, Sweden

Updated: 5 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 24 May 2023

13 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Sweden
Application Deadline

24 May 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

1114--1-8465
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Department of Plant Breeding
The Department of Plant Breeding, at SLU in Alnarp, works with research and education, as well as innovation. The focus is on activities that are of strategic importance for the sustainable and profitable production of crops for plant-based foods, feed and industrial products in a changing climate. The Department constitutes a multidisciplinary, innovative, and creative environment that works with current and future challenges.  

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/


Duties:

The plant proteins and their possible uses in food and materials applications is an emerging field both in terms of research and related to industrial applications.

The overall objective for this position is to use plant proteins from a variety of biomass, including wheat, potatoes, pulses and green biomass, to evaluate structure-function relationships and opportunities for new products, both in terms of protein-rich plant-based food items, materials for food packaging, superabsorbents, etc. and composite materials.

The researcher will be involved in collaborative efforts with other ongoing projects at the Department, but also with other universities inside and outside Sweden as well as with industry.

Structural evaluations of produced materials may take place using synchrotron facilities. The researcher will initially be involved in several  on-going projects, while later on, the researcher is expected to write own grant applications.


Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who has a PhD and post-doc experience in agriculture, biology, plant breeding or other types of education, preferably with a strong component of plant proteins and their structure-function relationships for both food and materials application.

Candidates should have a sound understanding of multidisciplinary tasks including biological plant systems and technological solutions.

Experiences on various technologies to evaluate structure-function relationships, including HPLC, synchrotron, extrusion and tensile tests are highly valuable.

The candidate should be able to work well independently as well as to collaborate in groups and have good overall communication skills, including the ability to communicate and write well in English.


Place of work:

Alnarp


Form of employment:

Permanent employment. SLU uses probationary employment.


Extent:

100%


Starting date:

According to agreement. 


Application:

We welcome your application no later than 2023-05-25, use the button below.


Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.


Requirements
Research Field
Agricultural sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Country
Sweden
City
Lomma
Postal Code
23422
Street
Box 190

Where to apply
Website

https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/lediga-tjanster/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8465

Contact
City

Lomma
Street

Box 190
Postal Code

23422

STATUS: EXPIRED
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