Associate Professor in Food Production Engineering
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
The National Food Institute (DTU Food), which is a department at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in Food Production Engineering.
The research in the Research Group of Food Production Engineering is concerned with the engineering aspects of food production systems and product / process innovation. Focus is on a deeper mechanistic, primarily physical and chemical, understanding of food processing. This is supported by mathematical modeling and the use of advanced methods for monitoring of food production systems from single unit operations to operation of complex lines and distribution systems.
Responsibilities and tasks
Candidates are expected to join and take a leading part in the current research activities in the food engineering area, primarily concerning mechanistic understanding of solid food production and æprocess optimization including novel technologies, which include on-going research projects in collaboration with industry. Candidates are also expected in their career to deepen and expand their research activities and fund-raise for developing their research area.
Candidates are expected to take on teaching responsibilities on undergraduate as well as on graduate level, primarily in established courses in food technology and engineering but also to take initiative in developing courses on MSc and PhD level. Candidates are expected to supervise on BSc, MSc, and PhD level.
The candidate is expected to engage in innovation activities in relation to food technology in a broad sense.
There will be close collaboration with the industry and an extensive cross-disciplinary collaboration with other departments at DTU.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an Assistant Professorship and be able to document didactic/pedagogic training. Furthermore the candidate should have:
•a sufficient scientific background in food technology and engineering for a smooth engagement in the research group’s on-going research and teaching
•a solid theoretical and practical understanding of process calculations and the effect of process conditions on relevant quality parameters
•experience with industrial collaboration
•experience with supervision of students
•must be familiar with writing scientific proposals.
Applicants must have good communication skills and a preference and motivation for working in a multi-disciplinary research environment.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
•scientific production and research potential at an international level
•the ability to promote and utilize research results
•experience in teaching and education
•an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
•the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
For the specific position consideration will also be given to:
•Experience from industry or from research collaboration with industry.
We offer
DTU offers an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Division Henning Høgh Jensen, +45 4025 1222 or Head of Research Group Stina Frosch, +45 4525 4922.
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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 2 November 2015.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
•Application (cover letter)
•CV
•Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
•List of publications indicating scientific highlights
•Documentation for teaching experience (e.g. in the form of a teaching portfolio)
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark conducts research, provides education and gives advice on nutrition, food safety, food technology, environment and health. Activities include the aspects of food products throughout the entire food chain, from primary agricultural production and industrial processing to preparation in the consumer's home and evaluating the impact on human health.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
