PhD in Food Science and Technology

Publiceringsdatum: 2026-02-25

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Department of Molecular Sciences

A research project in Membrane Filtration within Marie Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial Doctoral Network UP2MEM- Materials up-cycling to fabricate advanced membrane technologies for water and food industries: towards zero waste and a circular economy.  

The Department of Molecular Sciences, SLU, Uppsala consists of approximately 100 employees and, together with three other departments, forms an inspiring multidisciplinary research environment at the BioCentrum on the Ultuna campus in Uppsala, Sweden. Here, there is broad expertise in food science and technology, microbiology, biochemistry and chemistry. The Department of Molecular Sciences conducts research, teaching and has state-of the art equipment in filtration and advanced infrastructure for microscopy, molecular characterization, X-ray and NMR. We offer stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. More information at Department of Molecular Sciences | slu.se

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Description

We are looking for a PhD to focus on separation of fat and proteins from dairy side streams and plant-based extracts. The project is a collaboration with Arla Food Ingredients (Denmark) and MMS (Switzerland). The candidate will be employed and enrolled as PhD at SLU, department of Molecular Sciences and will spend 9 months at Arla Food Ingredients Innovation Center in Nr Vium (Denmark) and 9 months at MMS in Urdorf (Switzerland).

This project is part of a the MSCA Industrial Doctoral Network-program UP2MEN that will train 15 doctoral students to face the complex challenge of predicting the impact of pollutants on the environment and water reuse as well as the recovery of valuable products in food. Therefore, the Circular Economy is used to manufacture novel filtration systems, using green approaches through four main missions: research, training, management and innovation. This objective will be achieved through a structured research training programme consisting of original individual research projects and education in technical and transferable skills. Experts from 11 doctoral degree-granting universities, 1 national research center and 13 companies will join forces to facilitate the successful training program that will allow doctoral students to receive an Industrial Doctorate with at least two different supervisors, one supervisor on the academy side and another on the industry side. Synergies and complementarities between doctoral students' projects will be reinforced by multiple research stays and degrees with an industrial connotation, and by debates on progress and achievements during network meetings.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates within the field of Food Engineering or Food Science that are willing to develop novel membrane separation processes for separation of fat and proteins, as well use a number of techniques for physico and chemical charaterisation of the streams obtained.  Experience within these fields is a plus. English proficiency is required for this position. Previous or ongoing experience with writing and structuring of scientific articles is also a plus. The candidate is expected to have master degree in Food Science, Food Technology or in related field in chemistry or materials science, who have a curious mind-set and are highly motivated to pursue a PhD in this area.

To be granted MSCA funding, applicants must, at the time of application, not have resided in Sweden for study or work for more than 12 months in the last 3 years. Applicants must also be within 4 years of their master's degree and not have completed a doctoral dissertation in any other field.

Place of work:      

Uppsala

Forms for funding or employment:

Employment 4 years.

Scope

100%

Starting date:

According to agreement.

Application

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. The deadline is 2026-03-11.

To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.

Applicants will be selected based on their written application and CV, degree project, copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution, two personal references, and knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here: https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/application-admission-doctoral-studies/

Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport’s information page containing their photograph and personal details.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoral-education/

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.