Looking for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) candidates in packaging and food safety

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Descripción de la vacante

A prominent research university in Spain is seeking candidates with expertise in nanomaterials and analytical chemistry for a role focused on food safety of new packaging materials. Candidates will apply for an MSCA PF and engage in developing active food packaging materials. This position is critical in advancing research within the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.

Formación

• Expertise in nanomaterials and analytical chemistry required.
• Experience in food safety and active packaging preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Apply for an MSCA PF with the research group.
• Develop active food packaging materials.

Conocimientos

nanomaterials

packaging materials

packaging design

analytical chemistry

Herramientas

GC-MS

UPLC

HPLC

ICP-MS

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA

Department: Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (GUIA)

Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

We are seeking candidates with expertise in nanomaterials, packaging materials (recycled/biodegradable), packaging design (adhesives, coatings, barrier properties), and analytical chemistry. The position involves applying for an MSCA PF with our research group focused on food safety of emergent packaging materials (IAS and NIAS) and/or developing active food packaging.

Note: Candidates with expertise in natural extract production and bioactivities are not of interest.

The University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) (https://www.unizar.es/) is a leading university in research, development, and innovation in Aragón, Spain. It hosts over 30,000 students, 1,700 PhD students, 2,000 Master students, and 1,500 staff members. UNIZAR provides extensive support for hosted researchers, including access to the EURAXESS network, European Projects Office, and Patent Office.

The Analytical Research Group (GUIA) (https://i3a.unizar.es/es/grupos-de-investigacion/guia), part of the Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), has over 30 years of experience in research on food safety of packaging materials from chemical and biological perspectives. The group has completed over 200 projects, including 7 European projects, and is well recognized nationally and internationally. It comprises 19 members: 6 staff researchers, 5 senior researchers, 4 PhD students, 3 technical experts, and 1 technician.

Main research areas include:

1. Identification and quantification of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in food packaging
2. Risk assessment of food contact materials, including migration tests according to EU regulations and analysis of packaging components
3. Development and validation of analytical methods using chromatography and mass spectrometry
4. Development of active (antioxidant and antimicrobial) food packaging and testing of developed materials
5. Use of nanomaterials or nanomolecules for active packaging or controlled-release systems

The group’s facilities include laboratories for sample treatment, analytical chemistry, and microbiology, equipped with advanced instruments such as GC-MS, UPLC, HPLC, ICP-MS, and microbiological tools.