Postdoc of plant antinutrients and protein quality
KU – SCIENCE -FOOD og NEXS
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a position as Postdoc in plant antinutrients and protein quality from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for a period of 24 months.The position is anchored in two research projects focusing on the nutritional quality of proteins from lupins and rapeseed protein ingredients. The position implies research obligations within analyses of nutritional quality of lupins and rapeseed, including studies on antinutrients and in vitro protein digestibility. The department has a strong platform within plant protein digestibility assays, including both in-house assay and the INFOGEST platform that will support the project tasks. The research will be conducted in close collaboration with both internal and external partners, and a collaborative mindset is essential.The postdoc duties will be to setup (advanced) methods for analyzing a broad range of relevant antinutrients, as well as evaluating plant protein digestibility using in vitro systems. Analysis of protein modifications is also highly relevant. The candidate is therefore required to have hands-on experience with setting up analytical methods, performing in vitro digestibility studies and analyzing protein modification. The duties also include obligations with regards to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching, as well as supervision of students.The post doc will be part of the research group Plant based food and Biochemistry (https://food.ku.dk/english/research_at_food/research-groups/plant-based-foods-and-biochemistry/).Specific tasks for the postdoc position:
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For further information on the Department please visit . Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Iben Lykke Petersen, ilp@food.ku.dk or Head of research group, Professor Poul Erik Jensen, pej@food.ku.dk.The postdoc’s duties will include research within plant antinutrients and protein quality as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.Further information on the Department is linked atThe University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.Terms of employmentThe position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.Please include
The dealine for applications is 4 July 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.You can read about the recruitment process at .Interviews will be held mid-July 2025.
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