DTU Food is looking for a postdoc for a 3-years position with focus on the determination of vitamin active compounds in foods. This includes possible changes in activity during processing as well as the influence of processing on bioavailability. The primary analytical technique will be advanced LC-MS/MS techniques.
As our new colleague you will be working in the Research Group on Bioactives – Analysis and Application at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Food). One of the focus areas of the group is investigation of the natural content of vitamins in foods and their bioavailability. 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
AT the department we want to expand our research within nutritional chemistry with focus on the vitamins. If you are interested in helping us with this, then perhaps you are our new postdoc.
You will:
- develop analytical methods to quantify the individual vitamers, as well as precursor and degradation products.
- optimise and apply in-vitro models to evaluate the bioavailability of vitamers and the effect of processing on bioavailability.
- contribute to further development of the research field of the group and particularly engage in development of our competencies in analytical chemistry, especially LC-MS/MS.
- engage in teaching, innovation and advisory activities in relation to food technology and food chemistry in a broad sense. Teaching activities will include supervision of student projects.
- engage in collaboration with industry and authorities
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in food science and technology.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
- You must have documented research experience in the field of quantification, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of vitamins in foods
- You should have some knowledge within nutrition
- You must have in depth experience with development and validation of analytical method for quantification of vitamins in foods by LC-MS/MS
- You must have good communication skills both in oral and written English
Flexibility and self-motivation are desired skills at DTU. In addition, we expect you to be a team player and interested in collaboration internally and externally.
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 3 years. Starting date is 1 December 2022 (or according to mutual agreement).
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Charlotte Jacobsen, chja@food.dtu.dk, tel.: +45 23 27 90 75 and Senior Scientist Jette Jakobsen, jeja@food.dtu.dk, tel.: +45 20 25 91 92.
You can read more about DTU Food at www.food.dtu.dk/english.
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 1 September 2022 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, 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/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 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.
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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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 13,400 students and 5,800 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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