PhD: Supramolecular Protein Structures in Multiphase Food

Technical Sciences - Institut for Fødevarer; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University's Agro Food Park campus invites applications for a PhD fellowship focused on understanding supramolecular protein structures in multiphase food. The project aims to design sustainable plant-based formulations by studying protein interactions in emulsions, foams and gels using advanced colloid science and soft matter methods.

You will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4-8 with a monthly non-pensionable allowance.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a relevant master's degree.
• Laboratory experience with advanced techniques would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Study protein structure-function relationships using complex model systems such as emulsions, foams and gels.
• Apply advanced colloid science and soft matter techniques.
• Perform analyses from molecular to bulk scales using scattering, microscopy and rheology.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Aarhus University's Agro Food Park campus invites applications for a PhD fellowship focused on understanding supramolecular protein structures in multiphase food. The project aims to design sustainable plant-based formulations by studying protein interactions in emulsions, foams and gels using advanced colloid science and soft matter methods.

You will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4-8 with a monthly non-pensionable allowance.