Researcher position

About Malmö University
Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

Faculty of Health and Society

Our education and research is conducted with the vision of promoting health and participation. The faculty conducts research that focuses on societal problems and seeks solutions in several fields of research. We develop leading professional education programs that provide healthcare, social work and enterprises with competent staff. Our education and research are located in three locations in Malmö. Read more about the Faculty of Health and Society here.

Research environment
The major part of the research at the faculty addresses the two research and educational profiles “Biological Interfaces” and “Health and Social Conditions in a Life Cycle Perspective”. The position will be active in Biological Interfaces, which has a focus on the interplay between materials, biomolecules, and cells, on molecular, nano, micro, and macroscopic levels. The faculty research is also linked to the research programme “Biofilms - Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/biofilms) which combines research with medical, dental, food, and environmental applications, at three faculties, in close collaboration with regional industry.

Post-doc/Researcher position: Nanocapsules and recombinant proteins for nutritious vegan cheese making

The focus of the project will be on the development of nanocapsules and plant-based emulsion for vegan cheese making. The main tasks of the post-doc will be the following:


• Production of recombinant milk proteins.
• Formulation of plant based emulsion using recombinant milk proteins, with properties that mimic casein micelles.
• Inclusion of currently available formulation of nanocapsules in the plant-based emulsion (2) and eventual improvement of the formulation.

Required Qualifications and Criteria for Assessment of Applicants
Candidates must have demonstrated scientific competence corresponding to a doctoral degree in food science and technology. The ideal candidate has a cross-disciplinary background with general competence in formulations in food chemistry and molecular biology. Previous experience of having worked with biomolecules in formulation chemistry is required. Recombinant protein production is a desirable skill.

For more information contact

Marité Cárdenas, Professor at the Department of Biomedical Science. Phone: +46 725 46 48 19, E-mail: marite.cardenas@mau.se

For general questions regarding employment at Malmö university, contact HR-specialist Jill Moberger +46 (0)40 6657840, jill.moberger@mau.se

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Application

You apply through Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking the button “apply/ansök”. You have the responsibility that your application is complete according to the adverted position and your application must be received no later than April 30th , 2022.

The application should contain the following:


• A brief summary of scientific, teaching and other qualifications relevant to the position
• Attested copies of certificates
• Signed list of qualifications (CV)
• List of scientific publications and developed teaching materials
• Copies of three of your most relevant scientific publications
• References

Additional information
One-year position (full-time), starting May 15, 2022 or by agreement. The position can be prolonged beyond the first year.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities. Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Trade union representatives

SACO-S: Ann-Mari Campbell, ann-mari.campbell@mau.se

Lärarförbundet: Carl-Erik Blomberg, carl-erik.blomberg@mau.se

OFR/S (ST): Naser Eftekharian, naser.eftekharian@mau.se

 

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