[Apply in 3 Minutes] Post Doctoral Researcher School of Food and Nutritional Sciences

4 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland University College Cork Full time

Offer Description Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher within the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences.
The Sustainable Food System Research Group (SFSRG) led by Dr Aylin Sahin is a team of enthusiastic and ambitious researchers working on solutions to produce healthy food products without harming the environment. The successful candidate will work on an EU-funded project (Sustain-a-Bite) which investigates the potential of fermentation technology for upcycling fruit and vegetable side streams. The project focuses on minimal processing techniques to produce plant-based foods with improved physicochemical and nutritional properties which are highly consumer accepted.
Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association
Project Title: Propelling health and sustainability through innovative food products and processes.
Post Duration: 12 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Research Field Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Education Level PhD or equivalent
Languages ENGLISH
Skills/Qualifications The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include:
To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
To gain experience in grant writing.
To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
To become familiar with the publication process.
To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
Specific Requirements Appropriate research experience.
Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
Ability to work well within a team.

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