Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Lleida
- Department
- Food Technology, Engineering and Science
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
We are looking for a PhD candidate to join the research group of Postharvest Biology and Technology in the Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Science at the University of Lleida (Spain) with a 3-year PhD contract.
The PhD fellow will be integrated into the Doctorate Program: ‘Agricultural and Food Science and Technology’ of the University of Lleida. The program obtained a Mention of Quality (MCD2007-00037) in 2007, followed by a Mention of Excellence in 2011, which was accredited in 2022.
The candidate will join our research group and work in the context of the National Project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation entitled ALIPAT. The project is focused on mitigating the risk associated with patulin in apple juice through biotransformation. The project mixes microbiological, molecular, and chemical techniques to obtain the defined objectives.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, or related fields.
- Transcript of records for the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum grade of 6.5 out of 10.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is desirable.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team of researchers, as well as independently.
- Strong communication and documentation skills to present results clearly and professionally.
- High motivation for the research topic and a strong commitment to work.
Previous participation in research projects related to Food Science and Technology will be valued.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Interested candidates should submit an application letter (single pdf file preferred) including an updated CV, academic record with grades and qualifications of all subjects (BSc and MSc), and a letter of interest to Dr. Isabel Alegre Vilas (isabel.alegre@udl.cat) no later than 27th of March of 2024.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Lleida
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Catalonia
- City
- Lleida
- Postal Code
- 25198
- Street
- Rovira Roure 191
Where to apply
- isabel.alegre@udl.cat
Contact
- State/Province
- León
- City
- Lleida
- Website
- Street
- Rovira Roure 191
- Postal Code
- 25198
- isabel.alegre@udl.cat
- Phone
- 973702817