Description
Junior Research Fellow – 3D Food Formulation Scientist
Job Reference: Ref.07.24.41
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Pastrana Research Group
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: 20 months
Open Date for Applications: September 3rd, 2024
Closing Date for Applications: September 23rd, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words: #3Dfoodprinting #nutrition #healthy #industry
Overview
Pastrana RG is dedicated to developing nanotechnology-based solutions for food processing, packaging, and personalisation, with the aim of creating a more sustainable, healthier, and digitally enabled trusted food system.
We are looking for a qualified Junior Research Fellow to join our team in developing 3D printed foods under the project IDFoods, with the code 2000319.
Job Duties
Responsible for planning and performing the required experimental work for the project;
Write technical reports and scientific publications to communicate the results and outcomes of the research;
Attend meetings with project partners and assist in the project management;
Work in a cross-functional team and with other research groups.
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
MSc in Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry and Physics of Materials, or a related area.
Experience
Experience in food product development, from concept to prototype to final product;
Experience with formulating food pastes, gels, and other micro and nanostructured materials suitable for 3D food printing;
Experience in 3D Food printing;
Experience in food texture and nutrition personalisation;
Experience in nutritional and techno-functional assessment of foods;
Knowledge of standard statistical methods.
Technical Skills
Formulation of micro/nanostructured printable foods (e.g., gelation, emulsification, complex coacervation, phase-separation);
Computer-assisted design (CAD), slicing and 3D food printing;
Techno-functional properties assessment methods (printability, water activity, colour, texture, rheological properties);
In vitro gastrointestinal digestion and digestibility of food ingredients;
Data analysis and statistical analysis.
Other Skills (not mandatory)
Experience in cell culture;
Experience in analysing nano and microstructure of foods.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated outstanding international research track record;
Demonstrated a high degree of autonomy while carrying out research;
Excellent project management skills and experience in coordinating collaborative activities between multidisciplinary teams are much appreciated;
Good experience in projects with industry;
International mobility experience is desirable.
Personal Skills
"Hands-on" approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
Problem solving ability;
Ability to work independently and as a 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:
a) Cover letter;
b) Curriculum Vitae;
c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas;
d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions) *
The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution.
Online application instructions:
The application is made online by clicking the "Apply" button below;
The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the "Additional files" section using the "Add portfolio" button.
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.
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