Postdoc in Food Oral Perception

The postdoc position is for 2 years and will be connected to two Novo Nordisk Challenge projects, Proferment and Seedfood, respectively. The postdoc is expected to investigate palatability aspects of plant-based foods with focus on the mechanical properties of fermented seed foods and mouthfeel properties of plant proteins. More specifically the relationship between fungal mycelium growth and sensory texture perception and investigations into new principles for reduction of bitterness and astringency.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within sensory science as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Anna Haldrup.

The position is open from 1 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 22 November 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.