Junior Research Fellow – Food Colloids Scientist

.Junior Research Fellow – Food Colloids Scientist Job Reference: Ref.07.24.40 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: #food #colloids #ediblecoatings #sustainablematerials #materialscharacterisation 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 and characterising food colloids for coating formulations under the project IDFoods, with the code 2000319. Job Duties: Responsible for planning and performing the required experimental work for the project; Write technical reportsand scientific publications to communicate the results and outcomes of the research; Attend meetings with partners of the project 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: Using bio-based and edible materials for the development and design of food colloids; Development of coatingsand films; Food colloid characterisation techniques; Development and characterisation of micro and nanomaterials using soft materials; Expertise in film and coating characterisation, including barrier testing, mechanical properties, and surface morphology assessment using nano-characterisation techniques; Knowledge of standard statistical methods is required. Technical Skills: Synthesis of micro and nanomaterials based on soft materials using different methods and technologies; Knowledge of physical and chemical characterisation techniques (i.E., DLS, liquid chromatography, AFM, TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS and Raman spectroscopy); Data analysis, statistical analysis, and modelling. Other Skills: Experience in coating technologies (i.E., atomization, lamination); Experience in characterisation of micro and nanopatterned materials; Experience in food microbiology. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated outstanding international research track record; Excellent project management skills and experience in coordinating collaborative activities between multidisciplinary teams are highly valued; Good experience in projects with industry; International mobility experience is desirable