Licentiate in Food Science

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences FOOD SCIENCE, Food Chemistry in Ultuna 1 Licentiate in the research education subject: Food Science Food Oil Formulation for Potential Health Benefits The proposed research project is aimed to combine beneficial health effects of phytosterols and diacylglycerol oil against atherosclerosis and obesity.New vegetable oil blends dominated with health promoting fatty acids and enriched with phytosterols and antioxidants, will be produced in lab-scale and be tested for their stability and suitability for different food applications.The obtained knowledge will be used in development of novel foods and functional foods.The results will be relevant for the food industry as well as for the consumers both for economy and health benefits.Qualifications Candidates for this position should have a MSc in Food Science or related fields.Laboratory work experience in preparative chromatography, analysis using TLC, SPE, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and very good communication and writing skills in English are required.Ability to work both independently and with other researchers, excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities, research interest in chemical and analytical works, are highly preferable.In addition, the successful candidate would be able to conduct and plan laboratory experiments, data analysis and interpret results, take own initiatives, developing new and/or improving methodologies.Some practical experience in chemical synthesis would be considered as an additional merit. Forms for funding or employment Employment as licentiate 2 years SLU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A person has basic eligibility for third level education if he or she has taken a second level qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second level.Those who met the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e.had completed a programme of higher education for at least 180 Higher education credits or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of 2015." Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview. Read more about the PhD education in the Handbook for postgraduate students Read about the PhD education at SLU at www.slu.se/PhD Applications, marked with ref no Dnr 251-400/09, must have arrived at the Registrar of SLU, P.O.SLU, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, Box 7070, 750 07 UPPSALA .Tel.