Call For Experts – Food Technology, Digital Innovation & Food Policy

Cosvitec Università & Impresa; Remoto; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

An educational institution in Italy is seeking experts for the FOOD CHASE project focused on innovative learning in the agrifood sector. The roles emphasize sustainability and utilize digital tools for enhancing vocational education. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in food technology or policy along with practical experience in the agrifood system. The position offers opportunities for collaboration in European projects aimed at creating impactful educational content.

Competenze

• Experience with digital solutions applicable to agrifood sector.
• Knowledge of sustainability and food system governance.
• Familiarity with agrifood e-commerce platforms.

Mansioni

• Develop innovative learning content for vocational and higher education.
• Focus on sustainability, digitalisation, and food system resilience.
• Contribute to a European Erasmus+ project.

Conoscenze

Experience in digital technologies for agrifood

Knowledge in food policy and regulations

Familiarity with food waste monitoring tools

Understanding of risk management and crisis response

Collaboration among food chain stakeholders

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Call for Experts – Food Technology, Digital Innovation & Food Policy Cosvitec Università & Impresa•genova, Italia

Erasmus+ Alliance for Innovation Project – FOOD CHASE

For the European project FOOD CHASE, we are looking for professionals and experts in the agrifood system interested in contributing to the development of innovative learning content for vocational and higher education, with a strong focus on sustainability, digitalisation and food system resilience.

Profiles sought

Within the FOOD CHASE project, we are particularly interested in two complementary professional profiles operating at the intersection of innovation, sustainability and food system governance.

• Profile 1 – Food Technology & Digital Solutions
• Experts with experience in digital technologies applied to the agrifood sector, adopting a practical and sustainability-oriented approach. Familiarity with food waste monitoring tools, agrifood e-commerce and the use of digital platforms to analyse consumer needs and support collaboration among food chain stakeholders is expected.
• Profile 2 – Food Policy, Regulatory Framework & Risk Management
• Professionals with experience in food policy and regulatory frameworks, able to link operational practices with sustainability objectives. Knowledge of food waste reduction regulations, best practices and basic competences in risk management, resilience and crisis response within the agrifood sector are required.

Planned activities

Selected professionals will be involved in the development of theoretical and practical learning content in digital format, addressed to higher education students and vocational education and training (VET) learners, within the framework of an Erasmus+ project.

Final note

Professionals with different profiles but strong experience in the agrifood sector are also encouraged to apply. Applications may be included in our expert database for future collaboration opportunities within European projects and training initiatives.