Denmark - Technical University of Denmark PhD Scholarship within Predictive Microbiology and Food Safety
August 23rd, 2007
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At the National Food Institute, DTU, a Ph.D position in food microbiology is available from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2010.
Apply before: 30.08.2007 at 12:00 (noon)
The position is at joint project between the National Food Institute and the Danish Institute of Fisheries research at DTU, and is part of recently initiated activities within FoodDTU (www.FoodDTU.DK), which among other focus on the development of models and methodologies to optimise food quality and food safety in the catering and convenience sector.
Job description
The Ph.D. project will include mathematical modelling of pathogenic microorganisms (mainly Salmonella) in selected pork meat products in the food chain. The aim of the project is to develop models that make it possible to investigate the efficiency of own check systems in selected food companies, and hereby obtain an understanding of the relationship between the control systems and the actual safety achieved by these systems.
- Use of different modelling tools to predict bacterial growth, inactivation and cross contamination in the food chain.
- Use of different microbiological methods to generate microbiological data where required in the food chain.
Qualifications
- Applicants with the following qualifications are preferred:
- A scientific degree in either food science, biology, veterinary medicine or mathematics.
- Experience in mathematical modelling
- Experience in food microbiology
- Fluency in English (applicants who do not speak Danish is encouraged to acquire a working knowledge of the language)
- Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results
Terms of employment
Terms of employment are according to the relevant collective agreement for academics.The employment requires that the applicant fulfil the criteria for acceptance as ph.d. student at DTU.
Application and closing date
To apply please send an application in 3 copies including:
- a motivation describing why you are interested in this position
- a CV including publications and
- copy of certificate with grades no later than August 30th 2007 - noon to Fødevareinstituttet, Bülowsvej 27, 1790 Købehhavn V. The application should be marked 33142-0678
Contact
For further information please contact senior scientist Bjarke Bak Christensen, phone +45 7234 7188, e-mail: bbc@food.dtu.dkThe Technical University of Denmark has merged with Risø National Laboratory, the Danish Institute for Food and Veterinary Research, the Danish Institute for Fisheries Research, the Danish National Space Centre and the Danish Transport Research Institute. This broadly based elite university provides an international platform for value creation and welfare in society through technology. Our activities cover education, research, innovation and services to the authorities. As of 1 January 2007, we have 7000 students and 4200 employees of which around half are scientific staff.
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