Baoru Yang
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Doctoral Researcher in Food Sciences (Food Chemistry / Food Development) University of Turku in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The position is a paid employment role, not a scholarship. The doctoral researcher/project researcher salary starts at approximately 2500-2600 €/month, with a possible initial research assistant salary of about €2,300-€2,400 in exceptional cases. Employment is for 2 years and includes a six-month trial period.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Turku
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University of Turku is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher in Food Sciences within the Food Sciences Unit at the Department of Life Technologies. The project sits in an international food chemistry and food development research environment and focuses on multiomics, food bioprocessing technologies, and the sustainable utilization of fish resources from the Baltic Sea.
The doctoral work is part of a national consortium for research and innovation funded by the Finnish Operational Programme of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund / European Union fishery funds. The research will examine ways to enhance fish quality and valorize under-utilized fish species and fish side streams, contributing to more sustainable food production and the Blue bioeconomy in Finland. The role involves close collaboration with other University of Turku units, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and companies in the fishery and fish processing sector.
Research areas / keywords: food sciences, food chemistry, food development, food technology, microbiology, biotechnology, fermentation, extrusion, chromatographic analysis, mass spectrometric analysis, data processing, statistical analysis, fish quality, sustainable food production.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold an MSc/MSc-Tech degree in Food Chemistry, Food Development, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field. The post requires strong motivation for both basic and applied research, commitment to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Turku, strong teamwork and communication skills, excellent English, and good-to-excellent scientific writing. Finnish language skills are desirable.
Funding and employment: this is a salaried employment position, not a scholarship. The starting salary is approximately 2500–2600 €/month; in exceptional cases, a short initial research assistant period may pay about €2,300–€2,400. Employment is for 2 years with a 6-month trial period.
Application window: apply between 2026-09-15 and 2026-09-30 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki). Applicants should submit a motivation letter, CV with three academic referees, and degree certificate(s). Candidates must also apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies in the spring/autumn 2026 UTUGS round and meet the English proficiency requirements.
Funding details
The position is a paid employment role, not a scholarship. The doctoral researcher/project researcher salary starts at approximately 2500-2600 €/month, with a possible initial research assistant salary of about €2,300-€2,400 in exceptional cases. Employment is for 2 years and includes a six-month trial period.
What's required
Applicants must hold an MSc/MSc-Tech degree in Food Chemistry, Food Development, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Sciences, Biotechnology, or another relevant field. The position requires strong motivation for both basic and applied research, commitment to pursue a doctoral degree in Food Sciences and Technology at the University of Turku, strong teamwork and communication skills, excellent English skills (oral, written, reading, and listening), and good-to-excellent scientific writing skills. Desirable qualifications include experience in microbiology, fermentation, extrusion and other food processing technologies, chromatographic and mass spectrometric analysis, data processing and statistical analysis, fluent Finnish, prior research/publication experience, and collaboration with companies.
How to apply
Prepare and submit the application through the University of Turku/TalentAdore portal. Include a motivation letter (max 1 page), CV with three academic referees (max 2 pages), and degree certificate(s) in English or Finnish or officially translated. Apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies in the spring/autumn 2026 UTUGS round and ensure you meet the English proficiency requirements.
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