PhD Researcher: Food-Grade Aerogels for Oral Texture

University of Helsinki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary support under MSCA DN

Job summary

The Doctoral Candidate will be employed by the University of Helsinki and enrolled as a PhD student within the FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Network, focusing on aerogels for food applications. The project combines material design with multiscale characterization, aiming to reveal structure–function relationships under moisture and mechanical stress in food systems.

Supervision is provided by experienced researchers with access to advanced facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in food technology, materials science, chemistry, biomaterials or polymer science.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong laboratory and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on material science and food technology.
• Plan, perform, document and analyse experimental work.
• Participate in FAroGels network meetings, workshops and training.
• Undertake planned secondments at FAroGels partner organisations.
• Collaborate with academic and non-academic partners across the FAroGels network.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in food technology

Job description

The Doctoral Candidate will be employed by the University of Helsinki and enrolled as a PhD student within the FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Network, focusing on aerogels for food applications. The project combines material design with multiscale characterization, aiming to reveal structure–function relationships under moisture and mechanical stress in food systems.

Supervision is provided by experienced researchers with access to advanced facilities.