stillingsbetegnelse: PhD scholarship in Predictive Food Microbiology

jobbeskrivelse:
The National Food institute (DTU Food) invites applications for a PhD position in Predictive Food Microbiology research with focus on Listeria monocytogenes and dairy products. The successful applicant will be based in the Microbial Food Safety and Quality research group, Division of Production and Microbiology at DTU Food. The research group combines characteristics of processing and food products with microbial kinetics and develop predictive food microbiology models to support risk assessment, product development and documentation of food safety. The PhD scholarship is supported by the Danish Dairy Research Foundation. Responsibilities and tasks The PhD study will focus on growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy products including fermented products. The inhibiting effect of dairy specific ingredients and bacteriocins will be quantified and mathematically modelled to allow growth responses to be predicted for a range of dairy products. The proposed project will provide new knowledge on the combined antilisterial effect of ingredients and additives in dairy products, including bacteriocins. The study will include detection of bacteriocins by an analytical chemical approach (LC-MS/MS). Qualifications The candidate should be a motivated scientist with relevant experience and a master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Paw Dalgaard and Tina Beck Hansen. The assessment of the applicants will be based on individual qualifications as suited for this PhD-position. Special emphasis will be put on: •Experience with food microbiology and food chemistry •Experience and ability to generate and work with predictive food microbiology data •Ability to perform experimental food science laboratory work We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and terms of employment The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years. Further information Further information may be obtained from Professor Paw Dalgaard, +45 4525 2566, pada (at) food.dtu.dk Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below. Application Please submit your online application no later than 4 June 2015. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English) •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and tech

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark