Postdoc in “Structural and Functional Analysis of Casein Micelles Under Simulated Processing Conditions by SAXS” - Vacancy at Aarhus University

Job description

• You will perform structural characterization of casein micelles and related dairy protein systems using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and light scattering.
• You will contribute to the development of new SAXS analysis methods and experimental protocols.
• You will contribute to preparation of the samples, e.g. varying concentration, applying membrane filtration, drying, rehydration, salt addition, pH adjustment, and temperature.
• You will contribute to determining physicochemical properties of casein micelles, ultimately affecting the functionality of casein-based ingredients.
• You will interact and work in collaboration with the partners of the QforCAS.
• You will write scientific publications on the work and present it at national and international conferences.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in physical chemistry, material science or similar related subjects and have experience and expertise in small-angle X-ray scattering(SAXS) including advance SAXS data analysis and modelling.

The following qualifications are also important:

• Have a good understanding of advanced physical-chemical analytical techniques
• Experience with in-house SAXS and Large scale facilities SAXS (from proposal writing to execution of experiments and data analysis for the latter)
• Experience with protein purification
• Advanced knowledge in research design and methods (running extensive experimental studies)
• Familiarity with practices of transparency and open science
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate and communicate in academia and to the public at large
• Experience and interest in training and supervising junior scientists
• Efficient at planning and organizing major tasks
• Documented experience in writing research publication
• Curiosity-driven interest in investigating the structure-function relationships of food biomacromolecules, and evaluate the importance of structuring the foods of the future.
• A high level of verbal and written communication in English;
• Practical abilities to carry out experimental research, and excited to develop new experimental setups.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out research independently;
• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment, and the ability to disseminate scientific results.

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