Understanding 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

Title

Understanding supramolecular protein structures in multiphase food

Research area and project description

To move the green transition of the food sector forward, there is a need for novel ingredients from sustainable sources that provide the required functionality in food. Designing formulations with plant-based ingredients therefore requires an in-depth understanding not only of its structure and function in isolation but also of its interactions with other ingredients and its dynamics during processing. This project will focus on protein structure-function relationships using complex model systems, such as emulsions, foams, and gels, applying advanced colloid science and soft matter techniques to embrace the complexity of food. The studies will be conducted at various length scales, from molecular to supramolecular and bulk, using methods such as scattering, microscopy, and rheology.

Qualifications and specific competences

Applicants to the PhD position must have a relevant master's degree. Laboratory experience with advanced techniques would be considered a plus.

Place of employment and place of work

The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N., Denmark.

Contacts

• Milena Corredig, e-mail: [e-mail] (main supervisor)
• [e-mail]

Application deadline is 10 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Preferred starting date is 15 January 2027.

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions. You will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4-8. As a PhD fellow you will also receive a monthly non-pensionable allowance.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.