PhD Fellowship in Food Science: Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD fellowship within the Food Science programme. This position focuses on enhancing safety in the booming novel food industry by developing advanced detection methods for microbial toxins.
Advanced Mass Spectrometry-Based Identification and Quantification of Natural Toxins in Novel Food
Designation
PhD Fellowship
Research Area
The research will involve the identification and quantification of natural toxins in novel foods, specifically analyzing the risks associated with microbial toxins in plant-based food products and supplements in the Danish and Nordic markets.
Location
Department of Food Science, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification
- Relevant Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in food chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related fields.
- Essential experience in mass spectrometry-based analysis and a strong interest in analytical work and data processing.
- Basic knowledge of HR-LC/MS is an advantage.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Strong scientific communication and academic writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Willingness to conduct an international research stay in an EU country during the PhD program.
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Conduct research using advanced analytical methods, including suspect screening and mass spectrometry techniques.
- Generate comprehensive data on microbial toxins in novel foods and food supplements.
- Collaborate with EU regulatory bodies and contribute to advancing policies related to food safety.
- Master triple quadrupole LC/MS and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (QTOF-MS) instruments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the designated application link provided under ‘how to apply’ on the Aarhus University webpage. A project description should be uploaded as a PDF.
Last Date for Apply
The application deadline is 06 November 2025 at 23:59 CET. Only documents received by this deadline will be evaluated.
