丹麦奥尔胡斯大学博士后职位招聘–食品科学系
The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a fulltime 24-month Post doc position within Consumer Science for plant-based foods.
We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within Food Consumer Science, who would like to work with highly engaged and motivated staff in a dynamic working environment. The position is available from October 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Job description
The position is funded through Aarhus University and is situated in the context of the green consumer transition as it relates to plant-based foods. It specifically aims to better understand what’s holding people back from reducing reliance on animal foods and transitioning to more sustainable plant-based diets.
We seek a candidate with knowledge of quantitative food-related consumer research methodologies, especially those suitable for online surveys. This should ideally be coupled with experience in implementing the different stages of survey research, from planning and ethics approval, through pilot work and data collection, to statistical data analysis and write-up. Qualitative research skills and experience are an advantage but not essential. Considering the wider field of research, a background in food-related consumer behaviour as well as good teamwork and networking skills would be central.
The Post doc position is part of the Science Team ‘Food Quality Perception and Society’ at the Department of Food Science. The candidate is expected to take part in teaching at BSc and MSc level, as well as participating in supervision of students. It is expected that the Post doc candidate participate in attracting funding for further research in the area.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a PhD degree or must document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to food, consumer science, marketing, psychology, or other citizen related sciences from a University or an academic institution.
- Experience with self-directed coordination of research.
- Applied experience, including planning, developing and execution of human studies as documented by a Dissertation, participation in research projects, or scientific publications.
- Experience in statistical analysis of data including univariate and multivariate methods.
- Science communication skills and a proven publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in supervising students and teaching at a high academic level.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. As the project will involve Danish, the ability to speak and write Danish will be an advantage.
The Department of Food Science
The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University and includes research across the food value chain within the areas of Plant Production Systems, Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, Food Chemistry and Technology, Food Quality, and Sensory and Consumer Science. The Department currently employs approx. 60 full time scientific staff and 50 PhD students and Postdocs, with approx. 30 visiting staff and students contributing to an international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. We offer a challenging and independent job opportunity in an ambitious and inspiring research and education environment with an informal atmosphere.
We are looking for a dynamic employee who is able to work independently and maintain an overview during periods of high workload. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks. You enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students and technical-administrative staff and you have a flair for establishing collaborative relationships.
Read more about the Department of Food Science at www.food.au.dk .