PhD: Chemical Characterization & Effect-Directed Analysis for Food Packaging

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 330,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU National Food Institute in Denmark offers a PhD position focusing on the chemical safety assessment of novel food packaging materials. You will work at the interface of analytical chemistry, computational toxicology, and cell-based models to address complex mixtures and develop effect-directed analyses.

You will gain expertise in advanced chemical characterization, data interpretation, and risk assessment, contributing to regulatory strategies and evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Requires strong background in analytical chemistry and hands-on experience with chromatographic and mass-spectrometric techniques.
• Experience with method development, non-target analysis, and interpretation of complex analytical datasets is desirable.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, computational toxicology, in vitro bioassays, and statistical data analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for chemical migration testing of novel food packaging materials.
• Develop analytical methods using advanced mass-spectrometric tools.
• Perform advanced mass-spectrometric data analysis.
• Screen for potential health risks of chemical fingerprints using in silico toxicology models such as QSAR.
• Perform in vitro bioassays using relevant toxicological endpoints.
• Evaluate the feasibility and performance of the developed approach.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and conferences; participate in teaching activities.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

LC-MS/GC-MS

In silico toxicology

In vitro bioassays

R or similar software

Education

Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

R

Job description

DTU National Food Institute in Denmark offers a PhD position focusing on the chemical safety assessment of novel food packaging materials. You will work at the interface of analytical chemistry, computational toxicology, and cell-based models to address complex mixtures and develop effect-directed analyses.

You will gain expertise in advanced chemical characterization, data interpretation, and risk assessment, contributing to regulatory strategies and evidence-based recommendations.