Post Doc in food science

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of food science, Uppsala Post Doc in food science SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources.This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension.SLU has 3 000 employees, 4 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.www.slu.se The Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences is the largest of the four faculties of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden.The faculty, which is located in Uppsala 70 km north of Stockholm, covers a wide range of disciplines, spanning over agriculture, food and biotechnology to natural resources, environment and landscape planning. Research environment: Research and education at the Department of Food Science focus on food composition and follow the food chain via preparation and processing to food raw materials.The composition, quality (sensory, health, safety) and functionality of food are considered in relation to primary production, processing by the food industry and the interests of the individual consumer.The research is divided into four areas; dairy products, food chemistry, meat and fish quality and plant product science (www.lmv.slu.se) and the department is part of Uppsala Biocenter at SLU (http://bioc.slu.se/).Job description: A post-doctoral position is available at the Department of Food Science to conduct research related to interactions between vitamin D binding protein and vitamin D/vitamin D metabolites in milk.The effect of temperature on interactions between vitamin D and its metabolites with vitamin D binding protein and -lactoglobulin, a potential vitamin D carrier, will be studied.This knowledge is important for a better understanding of how various factors influence upon vitamin D stability and bioavailability in foods, with the ultimate goal to improve fortification protocols. Eligibility: Applicants should have a PhD degree in Food Science or other relevant area with experience in affinity and kinetic measurements using surface plasmon resonance biosensor technology. The position is full-time and will be granted for a period of two years, starting early autumn 2009. The university applies individual salary negotiations.SLU is an equal opportunity employer.The application should be written in English.Your application should contain CV, including a publication list, PhD diploma and copies of no more than five publications.Short description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position.Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided.The application should be written in English Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.