Are you interested in contributing to increasing food security and intake of healthy seafoods in developing countries? If so, we might have a job for you.
DTU National Food Institute is looking for a post doc with a background in seafood science and/or seafood development or processing for a large project in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which is an organisation under the UN. The project aims to develop new aquatic food value chains for vulnerable populations in 4 countries in Africa and 1 country in South America. The project is led by FAO.
Responsibilities and qualifications
As a Postdoc you will contribute with research that can lead to development of safe and healthy aquatic food products for vulnerable populations in Columbia and one or two countries in Africa. Due to the nature of the project, travel activities will be an important part of the job.
You will be employed in the Research Group Bioactives – Analysis and Application, which has research in seafood products as one of its focus areas. The group has a dynamic staff with high international visibility, many research collaborations with leading international universities and organisations and a successful track record of national and international research projects. You will have a close collaboration with the Food lab at DTU Skylab regarding the product development activities.
Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with a DTU project manager, DTU National FOOD Institute/SKYLAB steering committee regarding DTU’s part of the project, with other DTU scientists and lab technicians employed on the project, with local scientists in the developing countries as well as with the project team in FAO’s headquarters in Rome and in the developing countries.
Your primary tasks will be to:
- Collect data through e.g. literature studies regarding the raw materials to be used
- Perform data analysis and interpret results from chemical and microbial analysis of the raw materials
- Carry out product development studies
- Perform shelf-life studies of both raw materials and final products
- Collaborate with local partners in the above-mentioned countries to transfer the results.
- Contribute with teaching including supervision of BSc and MSc students associated with the project
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
- Research experience in seafood science and technology
- Experience with chemical and/or microbial analysis
- Some knowledge or experience with product development activities
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Skills within statistical analysis
- Communication skills both in oral and written English and preferably also in Spanish
- Flexibility and self-motivation are desired skills at DTU
- We expect you to be a team player and interested in collaboration internally and externally
- Strong motivation
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 3 years and the starting date will be according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor, Charlotte Jacobsen, [email protected]
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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 August 2025 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
- List of publications
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 350 staff members.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
