Food Scientist / Food Technologist (m/f/d) for the development of alternative proteins

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technical university in Germany is seeking a Food Scientist / Food Technologist to develop alternative protein sources. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least one year of experience in research or industry. This dynamic position offers excellent conditions for scientific development, including flexible working hours and opportunities for further academic qualifications.

Leistungen

30 days of paid vacation

Flexible, family-friendly working hours

Job ticket for public transportation

Home-office option

PhD or habilitation opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Master or university diploma in a relevant field required.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience in research institutions or industry.
• Good command of both German and English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Develop alternative protein sources for future nutrition.
• Contribute to the BinAqua project focused on sustainability.
• Engage in innovative research with international visibility.

Kenntnisse

Protein isolation

Understanding of protein functionality

Biosciences

Food technology

Research experience

Ausbildung

Academic degree in food science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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Organisation/Company Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Department Referat Personalangelegenheiten Research Field Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Master Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 22 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

We are a young and dynamic Technical University located in the heart of the Lusatia region close to Berlin. We are dedicated to developing practice-oriented solutions to address major global challenges and transformation processes through scientific expertise.

The Faculty of Environmental and Natural Sciences is seeking to fill the following position in the Department of Molecular Cell Biology:

Food Scientist / Food Technologist (m/f/d) for the development of alternative proteins

Referencenumber: 111/25

The Institute of Biotechnology hosts several innovative biomedical research groups, a Fraunhofer project group, and additional flagship projects such as AVantiLT, a BMBF-funded initiative focused on developing novel anti-cancer drugs derived from microalgae.

Our research group at BTU has gained international visibility among decision-makers in the food industry, politics, and non-governmental organizations—primarily through our innovative approaches to developing sustainable and nutrient-rich foods.

For the EU-funded project BinAqua, we are looking for a highly motivated and qualified scientist to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of developing alternative protein sources for the nutrition of the future.

Academic degree (Master, university diploma, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as food science, nutritional science, food technology, biosciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or a related discipline

Specific Requirements

• At least one year of relevant professional experience in research institutions or industry
• Experience in protein isolation from sources such as plants or microorganisms, as well as in enrichment techniques
• Strong understanding of protein functionality and its application in food systems
• Good command of both German and English, written and spoken

Languages GERMAN Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

• Opportunity to help shape exciting and dynamic research projects with international visibility and relevance to both regional and global development
• Excellent conditions for your scientific development
• 30 days of paid vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
• Option for home-office if applicable
• Job ticket for public transportation
• Option for further academic qualification (PhD or habilitation) and comprehensive professional development and health programs
• And much more

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Senftenberg Postal Code 01968 Street Universitätsplatz 1 Geofield