Research assistant of Field: Sustainability and Innovation in Food Systems

Copenhagen University
May 01, 2024
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Faculty of Science, Department of Food Science invites application for a 3-year research assistant to join our Food Design and Sustainability research group.

The roles will be dedicated to one or more of the below research areas

  • Substance and mass flow analysis
  • Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
  • Techno-Economic Analyses (TEA)
  • The Research assistant´s duties will include modelling of industrial ecology system as well as teaching. The research assistant positions may also include performance of other duties.

    The candidates must have qualifications and experience within one or more of the following areas:

  • MSc in Environmental Science, Food Science, Biotechnology or a related fields
  • Demonstrated experience in LCA, TEA, Food process or Input-Output Modelling
  • Strong background in statistical analysis, modeling, and optimization techniques
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Further information on the Department is linked at https: // www. science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Marianne Thomsen, [email protected].

    The position is open from 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

    The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

    Terms of employment

    The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

    Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

    Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

    The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

    Please include

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diplomas (Master degree or equivalent)
  • Research plan – description of current and future research plans
  • Complete publication list
  • Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
  • The deadline for applications is 1 May 2024, 23:59 (GMT+1).

    After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

    You can read about the recruitment process at https: // employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

    Interviews will be held on week 27 and 28.

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