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Research Group for Food Production Engineering (FPE) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU National Food Institute) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the field of Food Processing, with a focus on the effects of processing on the nutritional characteristics of ultra-processed food. 
The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of food engineering, nutrition science, and data-driven modeling to develop healthier and more sustainable food systems. We seek a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our team and collaborate closely with researchers in the research group for bioactives - analysis and application, focused on vitamin measurement as well as with the Nutrition Group at DTU National Food Institute, to study the fate of nutrients during processing and assess their implications for overall nutritional value of diets and human health. This collaboration will provide an exciting opportunity to study how traditional and novel food processing methods impacts nutrient stability, and to explore the broader implications of processing on food quality, nutrition, diets and health.
The research focuses on various processing methods and factors that impact the content of vitamins, bioactive compounds and other nutrients in foods during processing. The insights gained are applied to develop healthier foods with fewer additives and milder processing techniques.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research on how food processing techniques impact the nutritional quality of ultra-processed foods, focusing on vitamins, antioxidants, bioactive compounds, and other key nutrients.
• Develop and apply machine learning and modeling techniques to analyse, predict, and optimize the effects of processing on food composition, food Ingredient structure and function. This includes the integration of experimental data and the rigorous validation of computational models to ensure reliable and interpretable outcomes. 
• Collaborate closely with internal research groups, including colleagues focused on vitamin measurement and the Nutrition Group, to study nutrient fate and bioactivity during processing and assess implications for public health.
• Contribute to the development of novel processing technologies aimed at enhancing the nutritional quality of food products.
• Publish high-impact research in leading scientific journals and present findings at international conferences.
• Teach and supervise graduate students at both MSc and PhD levels and contribute to the development of the curriculum in food science, engineering, and related fields.
• Engage with industry and policy stakeholders to provide scientific advice and contribute to the broader impact of your research.

You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.
Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in food processing and their impact on the nutritional properties of food, particularly ultra-processed foods.
• Experience with machine learning (e.g. deep learning), and computational modelling applied to food science and nutrition. 
• A demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research, combining experimental and computational approaches to study food processing.
• Proven ability to publish high-quality research and communicate scientific findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong teaching and mentoring abilities, with experience supervising graduate-level research projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners, including industry stakeholders and food safety authorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written); proficiency in Danish is a plus.

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in food science, food engineering, biochemical engineering, nutrition, or a related field.
You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: 

• Experience and quality of teaching 
• Research experience 
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience 
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 
Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 
The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here .
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor, Mohammad Amin Mohammadifar on Moamo@food.dtu.dk  or tel.: +45 5333 1650.
You can read more about DTU National Food Institute at DTU National Food Institute . 
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 18 August 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period 
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ )
• Teaching portfolio  including documentation of teaching experience 
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 350 staff members.
Technology for people  
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

• Job Identification 5473
• Job Category VIP A
• Posting Date 07/04/2025, 08:22 AM
• Apply Before 08/18/2025, 05:59 PM
• Locations Søltoft Plads, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK