Postdoctoral pos. Assessment of quality of beef
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Kemistjobb / Uppsala
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Department of Food Science, Uppsala
Postdoctoral position
Assessment of quality of beef
SLU develops the
understanding and
sustainable use of
biological natural
resources. This is
achieved through
research, teaching,
environmental
monitoring and
assessment and
information
extension.
SLU has 3000
employees, 4200
undergraduate and
postgraduate
students.
Main campuses are
located at Alnarp,
Skara, Uppsala and
Umeå.
www.slu.seThe Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences is the largest of the four faculties of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden. The faculty, which is located in Uppsala 70 km north of Stockholm, covers a wide range of disciplines, spanning over agriculture, food and biotechnology to natural resources, environment and landscape planning.
Research environment: Research and education at the Department of Food Science focus on food composition and follow the food chain via preparation and processing of food raw materials. The composition, quality (sensory, health, safety) and functionality of food are considered in relation to primary production, processing by the food industry and the interests of the individual consumer. The research is divided into four areas; dairy products, food chemistry, meat and fish quality and plant product science (www.lmv.slu.se) and the department is part of Uppsala Biocenter at SLU (
http://bioc.slu.se/) .
Job description: A post-doctoral position is available at the Department of Food Science to conduct research related to assessment of quality of beef with emphasis on eating quality, keepability and safety. In addition to the above research tasks the candidate will be expected to teach and supervise student projects within meat quality.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in Food Science or other relevant area not older than three years. The applicant should have experience from beef research in close collaboration with the industry, as well as a good working knowledge of statistics. Experience from supervising students is also a merit. The applicant should have good communication skills and proven skills in both oral and written scientific Swedish and English.
The position is full-time and will be granted for a period of two years, starting January 2010. The salary is individually negotiated.
SLU is an equal opportunity
employer.
For further information, please contact
Kerstin Lundström
• 46(0)18-67 19 81
Kerstin.Lundstrom@lmv.slu.seAcademic union
representatives:
Annika Andersson, SACO
• 46(0)18-67 20 67
Annica.Andersson@lmv.slu.seLotta Wall, ST
• 46-(0)18-6728 08
Lotta.Wall@lmv.slu.seDocuments that should be included with the application: CV, including a publication list, PhD diploma and copies of no more than five publications. Short description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position. Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided. The application should be written in English
Your complete application,
marked with reference number 3481/09 should be sent to the Register of SLU, Box 7070, SE-750 07 UPPSALA, or e-mail:
registrator@slu.se , to arrive at the latest 7 December, 2009
Publiceringsdatum2009-11-30Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
Full-time. For a period of two years. Starting January 2010.
ErsättningFast lön
Så ansöker duAnge följande referens när du ansöker: 3481/09
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
Registrator@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 7070
75007 UPPSALA
KontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 018-671000
Jobbnummer 545109
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