Doctoral Researcher in Food Processing for Planetary and Human Health — ETH Zürich
CHF 73'500 - 111'500
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 46 days ago
SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Role overview
Doctoral Researcher in Food Processing for Planetary and Human Health 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The ETH Sustainable Food Processing Group focuses on advancing food processing technologies and their role in sustainable food systems, using innovative approaches to tackle fundamental challenges such as the protein transition and food security.
We use innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches as key tools to guide processing innovations toward holistic and impactful solutions. Job description We are looking for a:
Highly motivated candidate to join a collaborative research project that explores how food processing affects both nutritional quality and environmental impact.
- Doctoral Researcher in Food Processing for Planetary and Human Health 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The ETH Sustainable Food Processing Group focuses on advancing food processing technologies and their role in sustainable food systems, using innovative approaches to tackle fundamental challenges such as the protein transition and food security.
- We use innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches as key tools to guide processing innovations toward holistic and impactful solutions. Job description We are looking for a:
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your online application (English, PDF format), including:
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page) outlining your qualifications and motivation for this project.
- Research proposal (max. 3 pages) on "Future of food processing for affordable, nutritious and more sustainable foods", addressing current challenges, key literature, and innovative approaches.
- CV with list of scientific outputs (e.g., theses, papers).
Contacts
- Copies of BSc and MSc diplomas*.
- Copies of BSc and MSc theses (any language)*.
- Transcript listing exams with ECTS credits and grades.
- 1 recommendation letter. *If you haven’t co
Additional details
- details of 2 referees.
- We use innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches as key tools to guide processing innovations toward holistic and impactful solutions. Job description We are looking for a:
- Advanced analytical methods (e.g., nutritional profile, bioaccessibility, dynamic mechanical analysis, imaging, spectroscopy) may be employed to assess product quality. Profile The candidate must hold a:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Science, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or a closely related field. In addition, the candidate should have:
- Expertise in structurization via extrusion, disintegration, or preservation technologies, as well as project management and nutrition, will be considered a plus. Workplace Workplace We offer
- Contact details of 2 referees.
Notes and original content
- We use innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches as key tools to guide processing innovations toward holistic and impactful solutions.
- Job description We are looking for a:
- Advanced analytical methods (e.g., nutritional profile, bioaccessibility, dynamic mechanical analysis, imaging, spectroscopy) may be employed to assess product quality.
- Profile The candidate must hold a:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Science, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or a closely related field.
- In addition, the candidate should have:
- Expertise in structurization via extrusion, disintegration, or preservation technologies, as well as project management and nutrition, will be considered a plus.
- Workplace Workplace We offer
