Senior Food Physics Scientist — Global Dairy Innovation

Arla Foods; Denmark; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Aarhus to be the go-to expert in food physics. You will drive projects from lab scale to pilot plant, focusing on physical stability, functionality, and dairy structure, and collaborate with product developers to translate insights into business opportunities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, leadership of applied research, and external collaboration with universities to shape future technologies and products for Arla.

Qualifications

• PhD in food physics or dairy science required.
• 5–8 years of relevant industrial or academic experience.
• Strong knowledge of physical stability and food structure.
• Experience with dairy systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex data into clear recommendations that drive business impact.
• Lead research projects in food physics from lab to pilot plant.
• Strengthen in-house analytical competencies in structure, functionality and stability.

Skills

Food physics

Data analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collab

Education

PhD in food physics/science

Tools

Light scattering

Low-field NMR

Drop tensiometry

Job description

Arla Foods is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Aarhus to be the go-to expert in food physics. You will drive projects from lab scale to pilot plant, focusing on physical stability, functionality, and dairy structure, and collaborate with product developers to translate insights into business opportunities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, leadership of applied research, and external collaboration with universities to shape future technologies and products for Arla.