Postdoc position in marine proteins from underutilized sources
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-05-26
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The division of Food and Nutrition Science (FNS) is one of four research divisions at the Department of Life Sciences (LIFE) at Chalmers. FNS addresses major societal challenges related to sustainable food production, nutrition and health. We conduct fundamental and applied research, innovation, education and dissemination in Food and Nutrition Science with the aim to provide new knowledge and solutions that pave the way for a sustainable planet and healthy humans. Research topics span from food chemistry and food technology to molecular and data- driven nutrition (Precision Nutrition).
In Food Science, we focus primarily on marine and plant-based food systems for which we develop tools and processes to promote high food quality, minimize losses throughout the value chain and allow nutrient recovery from alternative biomasses.
In nutrition, we focus on human observational and intervention studies as well as cell- based model studies and apply advanced data-driven approaches and state of the art biochemical and OMICs technologies to understand and predict the role of foods, dietary components and dietary patterns in human health. The research is also related to global food security topics in an international context.
About the research project
Project PELAGIC 2.0 aims to improve the use of small pelagic fish like herring and sprat for production of a next generation marine food protein ingredients. The project will showcase new ways to upcycle marine biomasses that are currently used primarily for animal feed, instead turning them into valuable food products. The results are expected to to have major impact on food security and promote a more sustainable blue bioeconomy.
We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
• To qualify as a Postdoc, the applicant must hold a PhD degree, awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline, in Bioscience, Food Science, Biochemical engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.
The following experience will strengthen your application:
• Research experience from work with seafood quality, fish protein isolation, lipid oxidation and volatile compound analyses.
What you will do
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.
In this Postdoc project, the particular focus is to evaluate technologies for pelagic fish protein up-concentration. Optimizations will be done against e.g., flavour profile, colour and stability of the new ingredients. In cases when raw materials have elevated levels of environmental contaminants, emphasis will also be put on maximizing their removal to create safe products. For the most successful protein ingredients, model products will also be formulated.
The work will comprise a long series of analytical techniques in combination with process trials in both lab- and pilot scale. The latter will be carried out in collaboration with seafood companies addressing pelagic fish from different angles.
What we offer
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Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.
Application Procedure
To apply, please click here to go to Chalmers' vacancy page.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: June 29th, 2025
For questions please contact:
Prof Ingrid Undeland, Email:
undeland@chalmers.se, Telefonnummer: +46317723820
Or, Division Head, Prof Rikard Landberg, Email:
rikard.landberg@chalmers.se Telefonnummer: +4672 350 93 86
We look forward to your application!
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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez - forward.
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