Senior Food Research Scientist

5 days ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsingin yliopisto Full time

The Department of Food and Nutrition at the University of Helsinki is seeking a highly motivated researcher to contribute to an academy-industry collaboration project entitled 'Engineering and Characterization of Plant-Based Emulsion Gels'. The project aims to explore structure-function relationships of plant-based proteins using chemical analytical, rheological, and textural approaches.

We are looking for a skilled researcher with experience in chemistry, materials science, food science, or related field. The successful candidate should be able to identify, design, conduct, and report research within the scope of the project.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct research on plant-based emulsion gels using various analytical techniques
  • Develop and characterize novel protein-based materials
  • Collaborate with industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications

The appointee will be supervised by Prof. Kirsi Mikkonen, Dr. Dilek Ercili-Cura, Docent Mari Lehtonen, and Docent Maarit Lahtinen. We offer a dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.



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