stillingsbetegnelse:
Postdoc in Sustainable technologies for resource and quality optimization of shrimp production

jobbeskrivelse:
A postdoctoral position is available within the Food Production Engineering Research group at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. The research in this group is concerned with food production systems, product innovation and product quality. The research strength is within biochemical and physical analyses, modelling and monitoring of food production systems from single unit operations to operation of complex lines to optimize resource use and product quality. There is a special focus on understanding of the transformations taking place during processing in relation to raw material and product. The postdoctoral fellow occupying the position will be part of a new research project “Sustainable technologies for resource and quality optimization of shrimp production (TECHSHELL)” in collaboration with Royal Greenland Seafood A/S, Launis Fiskekonserves A/S and University of Copenhagen. The project is funded by The Danish AgriFish Agency (Green Development and Demonstration Program; GUDP). Peeling of shrimp is a challenge to the industry and the mechanisms involved in shell loosening are unknown. Today a storage period of several days is required before the shrimp can be peeled with a satisfactory yield and with only few shell remains. Using non-thermal technologies as high pressure, microwaves, ultrasound, and treatment with enzymes the aim of the project is to optimize the shell loosening process facilitating peeling as fast as possible after catch. Responsibilities and tasks The objective of the offered postdoc project is to investigate, at the molecular level, the mechanisms involved in shell loosening in shrimp, and in collaboration with the participating industries to develop and implement lab-scale procedures for measurement of quality and peel-ability of the shrimp. The project will focus on correlating protein markers for the shell loosening mechanisms with peel-ability and product quality. Qualifications Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. •A solid background in food science and technology •Experience with industrial research collaboration •Good understanding of food quality aspects •Good experience with experimental laboratory work within the protein/peptide area (2D-gel based proteomics, chromatography) •Strong collaborative skills •Good English communication skills, both written and spoken •Danish-speaking would be an advantage •Able to work independently and take responsibility for progress and quality of projects 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 appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The workplace is at DTU Lyngby Campus with the Food Production Engineering Research group. The period of employment as postdoc is 2½ years, starting 1st of May 2015 or soon afterwards. Further information Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher, Flemming Jessen, tel.: +45 4525 2549. E-mail: fjes (at) food.dtu.dk You can read more about DTU Food at http://www.food.dtu.dk Application procedure: Please submit your online application no later than 7 April 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: •Application (cover letter) •CV •Diploma

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