Postdoctoral Fellow: Barley Extrusion & Diet Formulation

Euraxess; España; On-site; EUR 16,505 - 22,331; Full time

Job summary

Agrotecnio in Spain seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development and nutritional characterization of barley-based extruded products for experimental diets in preclinical animal studies. Under supervision, you will mill cereal raw materials, produce extruded products with a twin-screw extruder, and analyze proximate composition and key bioactive constituents.

You will document findings and coordinate delivery to the research team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Food Science and Technology or related field.
• Experience in food processing and nutritional characterization.
• Experience in cereal extrusion valued.
• Knowledge of food composition analysis and bioactive compounds.
• Proficient in English; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nutritionally characterize barley-based extruded products.
• Mill cereal raw materials and produce extruded products using a twin-screw extruder.
• Conduct proximate composition and bioactive compound analyses.
• Document results, ensure traceability, and coordinate delivery to the research team.

Skills

English (Excellent)

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research experience

Education

PhD in Food Science & Technology

Job description

Agrotecnio in Spain seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development and nutritional characterization of barley-based extruded products for experimental diets in preclinical animal studies. Under supervision, you will mill cereal raw materials, produce extruded products with a twin-screw extruder, and analyze proximate composition and key bioactive constituents.

You will document findings and coordinate delivery to the research team.