Texture Analysis Research Engineer for IDDSI Level 5 Foods

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer (Texture Analysis) to develop and validate methods for food categorization under IDDSI. The successful candidate will design experiments, perform data analysis, and collaborate with a diverse research team. A degree in Food Science or a related field is required, along with desirable experience in texture analysis. The role is fixed-term and offers opportunities to work on impactful research projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience with instrumental texture, image analysis, and particle sizing techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature review on food rheology and texture analysis.
• Design and execute experiments for new instrumental texture analysis methods.
• Collaborate with a research team of food scientists and engineers.

Skills

Instrumental texture analysis

Image analysis

R statistical software

Strong analytical skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

Texture analyzers

Universal testing machines

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading education institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer (Texture Analysis) to develop and validate methods for food categorization under IDDSI. The successful candidate will design experiments, perform data analysis, and collaborate with a diverse research team. A degree in Food Science or a related field is required, along with desirable experience in texture analysis. The role is fixed-term and offers opportunities to work on impactful research projects.