Microbial Food Specialist

Job summary

This role involves coordinating laboratory activities and conducting research on microbial foods aimed at sustainability within an interdisciplinary research environment. The position is part of a mission-oriented program focused on developing AI-powered frameworks for microbial food design.

Qualifications

• PhD in food science, microbiology, or a related field
• At least three years of postdoctoral experience in relevant research areas
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Proficient in common IT systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations, including onboarding, training, data management, and administrative tasks
• Identify and analyze traditional and novel microbial foods with sustainability potential using multi-omics methods
• Develop and investigate new fermentation processes utilizing microbes from traditional animal products on plant-based substrates
• Support various projects related to research and innovation in microbial food products

Skills

• Experience with genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and/or metabolomics
• Leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of fermentation, food systems, and sustainability issues
• Experience in making traditional and/or novel fermentations
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in an interdisciplinary setting
• Key personal qualities: patience, curiosity, and playfulness

Education

• PhD in food science, microbiology, or a related discipline

Tools

• Multi-omics analysis tools
• Laboratory equipment for fermentation and food analysis