Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Institute of Thermal Separat...
Core
Investigate how food-grade aerogels interact with complex food environments to establish mechanistic structure–property–function relationships and develop predictive tools for food applications.
Role type
Early Stage Researcher (ESR) / PhD Candidate
Builds
Predictive tools and practical guidelines for selecting aerogels for specific food applications
Domain
Food science, chemical engineering, thermal separation processes
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Laboratory and analytical skills, experimental planning and execution, multiscale modelling, data analysis
Preferred skills
Chemical engineering background, food engineering focus, thermal separation processes knowledge
Technologies
ATR-FTIR, NMR relaxometry, DSC/TGA, BET analysis, rheology, dynamic sorption, optical imaging, X-ray imaging, microfluidics, diffusion–sorption models, continuum mechanics, coarse-grained simulations
Responsibilities
Conduct research on development, characterization and validation of food-grade aerogels; Plan, perform, document and analyse experimental work; Participate in network meetings and workshops; Undertake secondments at partner organisations
Seniority
Early Stage Researcher (ESR), PhD candidate