IRTA OFFERS A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FOOD PROCESSING

            Job posted by IRTA (09/09/2016 15.58)

 

IRTA (Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist position for the Application of cross-cutting technologies in food processing delivering novel, safer and innovative food goods and processes. The European Union within the framework of the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Horizon 2020 Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes (COFUND) funds the position.

Description

Advanced sensing and smart real time process control and analysis are more and more being used to address industrial bottlenecks, critical processes, food safety, food quality, and to meet market requirements, minimize environmental impact, etc. This demands an efficient integration of the sensing and control technologies. The project to be developed is expected to integrate in the food sector cross-cutting technologies such as advanced manufacturing, intelligent systems, high-end sensing technologies and other ICT-related technologies in the food sector. The project is expected to address multiple stages of the food processing value chain and may focus on existing processes or deliver innovation in both technology and process components. The project to be carried out will necessarily be based on a multidisciplinary methodology, integrating advanced manufacturing, sensing and control technologies, intelligent systems, market information, environmental-process interactions and/or energy efficiency.

This project will allow the fellow to further develop and consolidate: 1) discipline-specific knowledge in the aforementioned areas, 2) excellent research skills, 3) communication skills, 4) leadership and management abilities, as well as 5) responsible conduct of research and ethics.
Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Biological sciences - Nutritional sciences

Career Stage

Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)

Research Profiles

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Benefits

- Living allowance of 36.100€/year (gross salary)
- Single relocation payment of 3000€.

To the above-mentioned amounts taxes will be deducted. Taxes applied vary depending on many personal factors.

The appointment implies entry into the Spain's Civil Service Pension Fund. Social security and health insurance are covered by the salary. In addition, costs for research, attendance at conferences and workshops, and other related project needs are to be budgeted within approved guidelines relevant to each project.

Other funding (not included in the salary)
- Research activities: up to 3.600€/year
- Mobility activities: up to 3.600€/year

Comment/web site for additional job details

http://www.irta.cat/en-US/Persones/TreballarIrta/Pages/default.aspx