The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) invites applications for a four-year postdoctoral position in Food Processing within the SciFood research group at the Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science (KBM). This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about advancing sustainable food systems and contributing to the transformation of the Norwegian food industry. The position is university-funded and strategically important to NMBU, offering a competitive salary and access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including FoodPilotPlant Norway, a Dairy Plant, Brewery, Biorefinery, and advanced membrane filtration laboratory (MemLab).

The postdoctoral fellow will define their research plan collaboratively with the SciFood group and food industry partners, focusing on resource utilisation, food waste reduction, environmental impact minimisation, and sustainable processing of healthy and safe foods. The role includes teaching Food Processing courses (Food Processing II and III), co-supervising Master’s and PhD students, and contributing to capacity-building courses for the Norwegian food industry. The vibrant research environment at KBM consists of professors, engineers, PhD candidates, and Master’s students, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants must hold a Norwegian doctoral degree in a relevant subject area or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree. Required qualifications include research experience in food processing, ability to teach unit operations at bachelor’s and master’s levels, and proficiency in Norwegian/Scandinavian language and English. Advantageous skills include expertise in separation techniques, bioprocesses, analytical methods, data analysis, industrial collaboration, research-based innovation, and teaching experience. Personal qualities such as initiative, creativity, motivation for academic writing and teaching, strong communication skills, and a positive, solution-oriented attitude are highly valued.

To apply, candidates should submit their application electronically via the university’s recruitment system, including a cover and motivation letter, reflection note, CV, certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates, up to ten relevant publications, and contact details for two references. Applications lacking a motivation letter will be disregarded. The deadline for submission is April 7, 2026. For further information about the position or life on campus, contact Professor Siv Skeie at [email protected].

KBM is home to 180 employees, 80 PhD students, and 500 BSc and MSc students, with 11 research groups covering chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, food science, and nutrition. The faculty boasts advanced facilities for research and education, including biorefinery labs, proteomics platforms, fermentation labs, and a microbrewery. NMBU is committed to outstanding research, education, communication, and innovation, with internationally leading research environments and a focus on diversity and workplace adaptations for persons with disabilities.

For more information about KBM and NMBU, visit KBM Faculty and NMBU.