Doctoral fellow - Department of Food Technology, Safety and HealthGhent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.Department: LA23 - Department of Food Technology, Safety and HealthDegree: You obtained a master's degree in bioengineering or a related study (food technology, bio-sciences, ...)Occupancy rate: 100%Vacancy type: Research staffYOUR JOBYour research is part of the ‘Intelligent Fry’ project. This project aims to gain insight into the impact of the multi-stage production process of frozen pre-fried fries on the quality of the baked fries, as a function of the variable characteristics of the incoming potato.This project is carried out by UGent (Department of Food Technology, Food Safety and Health), KULeuven (research group Mebios) and Flanders' FOOD. Within UGent, the research will be carried out at Campus Coupure and at Campus Kortrijk (VEG-i-TEC) using the unique pilot infrastructure of the ‘Belgian Fries Pilot’. Within UGent, you will be part of a team consisting of a project coordinator, who is your direct point of contact in carrying out the research, and a scientific collaborator who is responsible for carrying out the pilot tests in the Belgian Fries Pilot. You will work approximately 50/50 on the Kortrijk and Coupure campuses.As a PhD student, you will independently carry out scientific research within the framework of the Intelligent-Fry Project. You will collect scientific data concerning the chemical and physicochemical characteristics of the raw material up to the baked frozen fry, as a function of the variables applied during the pilot-scale production process. These data allow you to gain mechanistic insight into the combined impact of the different processing steps on the molecular dynamics within the processed potatoes and their effects on the quality of the baked frozen fries. The data will also enable optimisation of the production process based on the variable raw materials.As part of this project, you will work with various companies active in potato processing and their suppliers. You will also present your obtained results on a regular basis to an industrial guidance group.You will present your research results to the international scientific community, write down your findings in research reports and scientific publications, and prepare a doctoral dissertation.Job profileYou obtained a master's degree in bioengineering or a related study (food technology, bio-sciences, ...).You have a keen interest in the chemical analysis of biological raw materials and in understanding the physicochemical processes that occur during the processing of biological raw materials.You are eager to learn and critical and have a scientific attitude when carrying out your research.You have a good knowledge of current software packages (MS Office), especially in the field of spreadsheets (including macros) and presentations.You can communicate fluently and clearly in oral and written English. Knowledge of Dutch is highly recommended.You are able to operate smoothly at the interface of academic institutions, industrial partners and network organisations; as well as with students.You are a team player who communicates smoothly with colleagues and supervisors.You can work independently and do so in a well-organised manner.You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.You are flexible.You know how to set priorities and can take decisions in consultation.You have the ambition to obtain a PhD and a keen interest in scientific research.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUWe offer a full-time PhD fellowship position consisting of an initial period of 12 months - which after positive evaluation, will be extended to a period of up to 48 months in total.The earliest employment date is as early as possible.The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax.All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.How to applySend your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to arne.huyst@ugent.be. We do not accept late applications.For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Arne Huyst (arne.huyst@UGent.be, +32 495 82 23 95)Job detailsTitle: Doctoral fellow - Department of Food Technology, Safety and HealthPublished: 2025-01-09Deadline: 2025-01-31 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)Please send your application to arne.huyst@ugent.be.
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