E-2460 Post-doc in Food Colloids

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How will you contribute?

You will work in the frame of the P-SCAN project and our industrial partner (PM-International AG). P-SCAN project aims on the development and testing of novel protein – fibre-based Pickering particles for the stabilisation of food colloids for the oral delivery of microalgal bioactives.

You will be in charge of:

• 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
•  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),
• Assisting in the preparation of research proposals for internal or external funding.
• Co-supervising junior research team members (e.g. MSc and PhD students),

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Education

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.

Experience and skills

You should be able to demonstrate a hands-on experience in:

• 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 are careful, conscientious, and well organized in the lab.

Language skills

Good level (C1) of both written and spoken English is essential.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.