PhD scholarship in Multiextraction of Bioactive Compounds from Macroalgae
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
The National Food Institute (DTU Food) invites applications for a PhD position in multi-extraction of bioactive compounds from macroalgae. The successful applicant will be based in the research group for Bioactives – Analysis and Applications, National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark. The research group has research on bioactive compounds from micro and macro algae as one of its focus areas.
The PhD project is part of a larger project funded by the Danish “GUDP” programme and will involve close collaboration with the industrial partners CPKelco, GEA and Third Wave Nutrition.
Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD study will focus on development of multi-extraction processes for three different seaweed species. The main focus will be on protein and hydrocolloid extraction. The PhD student will develop processes in lab scale at DTU and will also participate in scale-up experiments at CPKelco and GEA. Apart from the process development work, the PhD study will also include analytical tasks such as analysis of content of proteins, pigments and polyphenols as well as analysis of functional properties of proteins.
Qualifications
The candidate is a motivated scientist with relevant experience from a MSc Study programme and possibly from subsequent employments. Ideally, you have a master in food science/technology, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or equivalent.
Furthermore the ideal candidate has:
•Experience with extraction and analysis of bioactive compounds from macro algae
•Good laboratory skills
•Good collaboration and communication skills (written and oral English)
•Structured and analytical working approach
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in a degree programme at the Department. 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 Professor Charlotte Jacobsen.
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 appointment terms
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 Charlotte Jacobsen: chja@food.dtu.dk, +45 4525 2559.
Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
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Application
Please submit your online application no later than 22 December 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)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Food conducts research at the highest international level and on important aspects related to food product impact on human health and disease as well as food product quality. The main aim is to help ensure that consumers have access to healthy and safe high-quality food products and to prevent disease in humans related to food products, diet and food contamination.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
