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PhD Fellowship in Food Engineering: Dairy Powder Reconstitution and Instant Functionality University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time PhD fellowship for up to 3 years. Employment is in accordance with the Danish AC agreement and the university job structure. The post is a salaried PhD position; no stipend amount is stated. The project is conducted in collaboration with Arla Foods Ingredients and Arla Foods Amba.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Denmark
University
University of Copenhagen
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About this position
PhD fellowship in Food Engineering at the University of Copenhagen
The Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen is recruiting a PhD fellow for a project titled Linking Powder Structure to Performance. The research focuses on dairy powders, with the goal of bridging the gap between microstructure and instant functionality by studying reconstitution mechanics across multiple length scales.
The project is supervised by Professor Serafim Bakalis and is carried out in close collaboration with Arla Foods Ingredients and Arla Foods Amba. This gives the successful candidate the chance to connect fundamental research with industrial application in a high-impact food engineering setting.
Research focus and methods
The PhD will investigate how dairy powders dissolve and reconstitute in water, from molecular hydration and individual particles to powder beds. The student will develop experimental methodologies and combine them with advanced characterization techniques such as MRI, NMR, optical microscopy, particle characterization, and surface analysis. The aim is to relate powder composition and microstructure to instant functionality and improve the design of dairy powders with faster and more robust reconstitution performance.
Who should apply
Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Suitable backgrounds include Food Engineering, Food Material Science, Dairy Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. Knowledge of dairy systems and/or the listed characterization methods is an advantage. The post also asks for a curious mindset, strong interest in sustainable food processing, good language skills, and relevant academic or professional experience.
Funding and duration
This is a full-time PhD fellowship for up to 3 years. Employment follows the Danish academic salary framework and the university’s PhD employment rules. No specific stipend amount is stated in the post.
Application window
The deadline is 8 July 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1. Interviews are expected in August 2026, and the expected start date is 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
How to apply
Submit the application electronically through the university portal. Include a motivated letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, publication list if available, and reference letters if available. Applications must be in English.
Funding details
Full-time PhD fellowship for up to 3 years. Employment is in accordance with the Danish AC agreement and the university job structure. The post is a salaried PhD position; no stipend amount is stated. The project is conducted in collaboration with Arla Foods Ingredients and Arla Foods Amba.
What's required
Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc). Relevant backgrounds include Food Engineering, Food Material Science, Dairy Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. Applicants should have professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project, and preferably relevant publications, work experience, or other relevant professional activities. Knowledge of dairy systems and/or the characterization methods mentioned is an advantage. Good language skills are required, and the application must be submitted in English.
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Research Interests
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