Postdoctoral Position in Food Hygiene: Lund University is seeking a motivated individual for a postdoctoral position in the research group focusing on Food Hygiene. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing the shelf life of fresh vegetables through the application of health-promoting bacteria.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Food Hygiene, Food Microbiology, Agriculture |
| Location | Lund, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD or equivalent in Food Hygiene, Food Microbiology, or Agriculture with a microbial specialization.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.
- Independently plan and conduct experiments relevant to the subject area.
- Knowledge of microbiological techniques (e.g., cultivation, isolation, PCR-based methods).
- Documented experience with Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics.
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will:
- Conduct advanced research within the field of food hygiene.
- Collaborate with industry partners, growers in Sweden and Denmark, and engage in large-scale trials.
- Optimize cultivation processes and freeze-drying formulations for health-promoting bacterial strains.
- Evaluate the effects of treatments on microbial diversity and ecosystem dynamics during shelf life.
- Participate in teaching (up to 20% of working hours) and supervise degree projects.
- Seek external research funding and manage project-related administrative tasks.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted via Lund University’s recruitment system.
- The application should include:
- A CV and publication list
- A personal letter expressing interest and qualifications
- Degree certificate or equivalent
- Any additional documents (grade transcripts, references, etc.)
Last Date to Apply
January 6, 2026
Contact Information
- Åsa Håkansson, Lektor: +46 46 222 8326, asa.hakansson@ple.lth.se
- Mia Hedin, HR Admin: mia.hedin@ple.lth.se
Note
Lund University values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.
