E-2460 Post-doc in food colloids
- Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette
- CDD
- Temps-plein
- Designing, developing, and characterising protein - fibre-based Pickering particles for stabilising micro- and nano-templates for the encapsulation of microalgal oils,
- Assessing the colloidal stability of spray dried food powders conveying Pickering emulsions,
- Investigating the release properties, cellular uptake, and biological activity of the formulations under in vitro semi-dynamic digestion conditions,
- Assisting in the preparation of project reports and presentations for the funding parties (FNR, PM-International),
- Managing project work packages under the supervision and mentorship of the PI,
- Contributing to the dissemination, valorisation, and transfer of RDI results (patents, prototypes, publications, technical reports, participation in conferences),
- Co-supervising junior research team members (e.g. MSc and PhD students),
- Assisting in the preparation of research proposals for internal or external funding.
- You hold a PhD degree in food science and technology, food engineering, chemical engineering or a related field and you have excellent skills in food colloids science and technology, functional foods, powder technology, encapsulation methods.
- Food colloids design for nutraceutical and food applications with particular focus on spray dried particulates and Pickering emulsions,
- Food colloid characterisation techniques e.g. oscillatory rheology, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic and static light scattering techniques (DLS, SLS), and advanced microscopy tools such as SEM, CLSM and AFM,
- Good understanding of in-vitro digestion models, proteomic analysis tools and gut co-culture models are desirable.
- Knowledge of standard statistical methods is required.
- You enjoy learning new things, using your creativity to solve problems, and taking advantage of opportunities to build further your skills.
- You are careful, conscientious, and well organized in the lab, happy to work with others and motivated to make a difference in what you do.
- Good level (C1) of both written and spoken English is essential.
- Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
- Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
- An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
- Personalized learning programme to foster our staff's soft and technical skills
- Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
- Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
- Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
- 32 days' paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
- Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers
- A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
- A scientific CV with contact details
- List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
- Contact details of 2 references
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