Research Scientist - Food Physics - Aarhus

Arla Foods; Denmark; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods in Aarhus, Denmark, seeks a Research Scientist in Food Physics who can connect food structure, texture and sensory perception with business impact. You will lead applied research projects, translate analytical data into actionable recommendations, and collaborate with university partners and product developers across global sites.

The role requires a PhD in food physics or dairy-related field, strong analytical skills, and a business-minded approach to translate science into improved

Qualifications

• PhD in food physics, food science or dairy-related field.
• Strong knowledge of structure, functionality and sensory properties.
• Experience with rheology, tribology and texture analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex knowledge and data into clear recommendations to deliver business impact.
• Lead applied research projects in food physics and translate insights to sensorial attributes.
• Collaborate with university partners and cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
• Drive lab-scale to pilot-plant experimentation and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Food physics

Texture analysis

Rheology

Tribology

Data analysis

Experimental design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in food physics

Dairy science background

Job description

Are you passionate about food physics and motivated by turning science into real business impact? Are you excited by the opportunity to connect food structure, texture and sensory perception to create better consumer experiences? For our Food Science team, we are looking for a Research Scientist with a passion for food physic preferably with a strong understanding of product functionality and food texture.

About Our Team

We have a global role in Arla R&D and are based in Arla’s Innovation Centre in Aarhus, Denmark. Our purpose is to transform food physics science into business opportunities for Arla. We drive food physics based research, partner up with product developers to create the future of dairy and support our production sites worldwide with ad hoc tasks. We are a team of scientists and laboratory technicians with vast experience within food science and we are eager to find a new colleague to share our scientific passions with.

How You Will Make An Impact

As a scientist in Food Physics you will be a key partner in our strategic focus on developing the future technologies and products for Arla. By utilising your knowledge within food texture, functionality and your analytical approach, you drive science and innovation from lab scale to pilot plant trials and communicate this to your stakeholders. You will lead applied research projects and be a key partner in innovation projects with focus on food physics and translate analytical insights to build links and causal explanations to sensorial attributes. You will participate in multiple tasks in parallel and always as part of a team of scientists and technicians or a cross functional project team.

In this role you will combine your strong scientific skills with a business mindset. To be successful in this job you will

• Function as a food science specialist by translating complex knowledge and analytical data into clear recommendations to deliver business impact
• Participate in research projects in the food physics scientific area, making sure they meet expectations for deliverables, time and resources. This includes internal applied research projects but also external research projects in close collaboration with our university partners globally
• Maintain, build and strengthen our in-house analytical competencies within structure, functionality and physical stability. This will be done in close collaboration with the laboratory technicians in Food Science

Scientist with a solid Food Physics background

You hold a PhD degree in food physics, food science, dairy science or similar relevant education. Besides in-depth knowledge within food physics and experience working with dairy systems any of the following skills will be advantageous

• Scientific knowledge and analytical competences within product functionality and texture
• Thorough understanding of the impact of food structure on sensory properties (rheology, tribology, mouthfeel)
• High proficiency in advanced data analysis and experimental design to combine data from several analytical methods to deliver recommendations that enables the business
• Communication skills Translate complex data and scientific knowledge into clear recommendations to deliver business impact
• Practical experience with analytical methods Rheology, Tribology, texture analysis

What We Offer

A position where you will be at the cutting edge of research in your field. A dynamic job where you will have some travel days visiting our sites, universities as well as external collaboration partners. A true learning experience, as some of your tasks will be longer term and some shorter term, you can always be sure to be challenged with tasks inside and outside of your scientific comfort zone.

An international environment where scientific knowledge sharing and continuous learning are key words. Last but not least we offer you a team that values open communication, good team spirit, trust and respect.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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