The position
The Department of Food Science is seeking applications for a two-year academic employee (AC-TAP). The position includes scientific research support, as well as project management.  The intended start date for this appointment is 1 July 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The candidate

The candidate is expected to:
 

• Participate in project related activities, including meetings, presentations, and project reviews
• Assist with day-to-day laboratory activities in advanced analytical measurements, i.e. analytical chromatography,  rheology,  scattering analysis
• Train and assist students and other users in above analytical measurements techniques
• Coordinate and manage projects
• Collect, curate and analyze data, including  statistical analysis, and assist with the interpretation of results
• Develop methods to deliver on projects
• Deliver a first draft of manuscript

The candidate will be a part of a team focusing on food chemistry and physics, colloid chemistry and processing. 
 
We offer a challenging and independent job opportunity in an ambitious and inspiring research and education environment with an informal atmosphere. We are looking for a dynamic employee who is able to work independently and maintain an overview during periods of high workload. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks. You enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students and technical-administrative staff and you have an ability for establishing collaborative relationships.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• A PhD degree in food science, chemistry or similar
• A solid understanding of analytical chemistry and understand of food ingredient interactions, especially related to biopolymer chemistry
• A strong background in instrumentation, instrument control software, and data collection as well as experience in implementation of advanced experiments.
• Some understanding of engineering approaches
• Hands-on experience in maintenance and trouble-shooting of particular chromatography and scattering equipment
• A basic understanding of the principles behind the above instrumental techniques
• Documented ability to edit, writing and submitting reports and research papers

The following is also considered beneficial:

• Ability to manage projects, manage timelines
• Organize meetings, coordinate and organize events, both in person and on line
• Ability to clearly communicate research activities  to peers, industry and pitch new project ideas
• A documented ability to manage product development projects and coordinate teams
• A multidisciplinary approach to support successful delivery of research projects

The Department of Food Science

The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University and includes research within the areas Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, Food Chemistry and Physics, Food Processing, Food Metabolomics, Sensory Science and Plant Production. The Department currently employs 60 full time scientific staff, approx. 50 PhD students and Postdocs, plus approx. 30 visiting students and staff who together contribute to an international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars.

The Department works in teams and therefore self-leadership, clear and open communication, success in mentoring, supervising and teaching are important qualities needed to be successful in the Department. In addition, the Department has a strong culture that is based on openness, equality, consultation, inclusion and contributing to the Department strategy and working environment are viewed as important.

Please refer to http://food.au.dk/en/ for further information about The Department of Food Science and to http://scitech.au.dk/en/ and http://www.au.dk/en/ for information on Science and Technology and Aarhus University, respectively.

Place of Work and area of Employment 

The place of work is Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Living in Denmark
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Further information

For further information contact Professor Milena Corredig, phone: +45 22719132  e-mail: mc@food.au.dk

Application procedure

The application must be in English and include curriculum vitae, degree certificate and a description of previous relevant experience. The application should include the names and e-mail addresses of three people who can provide a letter of reference.

Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 3 May 2024.

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.