PhD in Microbial Food Scaling & AI-Driven Design

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU in Denmark is offering a PhD studentship in microbial food scaling within the BRIGHT Mission 2 program. You will join Sustainable Food Innovation Group and Microbial Foods Group to study scaling strategies, engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, and contribute to AI-driven design of microbial foods with sustainability, health and consumer acceptance in mind.

The position runs for 3 years full time with a start date around 01-01-2027 or by mutual agreement; enrolment in a DTU degree

Qualifications

• Two-year Master’s degree in geography, science & technology studies, food systems, climate science, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Map scale/scaling in microbial food innovation and analyse resilience.
• Identify challenges in research and innovation within food systems transitions.
• Investigate the economic and practical viability of scaling microbial foods.
• Explore how scalar multiplicity supports green transitions.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Independent work

Interdisciplinary environment

Education

Master's degree (2 years)

Job description

DTU in Denmark is offering a PhD studentship in microbial food scaling within the BRIGHT Mission 2 program. You will join Sustainable Food Innovation Group and Microbial Foods Group to study scaling strategies, engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, and contribute to AI-driven design of microbial foods with sustainability, health and consumer acceptance in mind.

The position runs for 3 years full time with a start date around 01-01-2027 or by mutual agreement; enrolment in a DTU degree