Postdoc: High-Throughput Sensory Science for Microbial Foods

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU – Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a Postdoc in High-Throughput Sensory Science within BRIGHT. The appointee will design and execute long-term sensory analyses of microbial food prototypes to build predictive models of consumer acceptance.

The role involves coordinating with the R&D Chef, liaising with Danish cultural institutions, and supervising BSc/MSc projects while operating in an interdisciplinary setting at DTU's BRIGHT and KU FOOD groups.

Qualifications

• PhD in sensory science or closely related area (e.g., consumer behaviour, experimental psychology, food innovation).
• Existing postdoctoral training is an asset but not required.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute a large-scale multi-year sensory analysis experiment on microbial food prototypes.
• Coordinate with the R&D Chef to plan and service of a large number of food samples.
• Develop and liaise with a network of Danish cultural institutions for large-scale sensory analyses.
• Supervise BSc and MSc student projects.

Skills

PhD in sensory science

Project management

Organisational skills

English fluency

Education

PhD in sensory science or closely related area

Job description

DTU – Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a Postdoc in High-Throughput Sensory Science within BRIGHT. The appointee will design and execute long-term sensory analyses of microbial food prototypes to build predictive models of consumer acceptance.

The role involves coordinating with the R&D Chef, liaising with Danish cultural institutions, and supervising BSc/MSc projects while operating in an interdisciplinary setting at DTU's BRIGHT and KU FOOD groups.