Doctoral researcher Food Sciences

Organisation/Company University of Turku Research Field Agricultural sciences » Other Biological sciences » Other Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 29 Jan 2026 - 14:00 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Food Sciences Unit is an international team of food chemistry and food development research. The special strength of the team is on the advanced multiomics techniques to study quality, and application of food bioprocessing technologies for modification food composition and creation of added value to food resources researcher to be recruited will be work in a national consortium for research and innovation for enhancing the sustainable utilization of fish resources from the Baltic sea, funded by the Finnish Operational Programme of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund European Union’s Fishery Funds.

The work involves close collaboration within other units within the University of Turku as well as with Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and companies in the fishery and fish processing sector. The doctoral research will focus on different aspects of enhancing fish quality and valorization of under-utilized fish species and fish side streams, therefore contributing to more sustainable food production and supporting the Blue bioeconomy in Finland.

We expect the eligible applicants to meet the following criteria

• Holding MSc/MSc-Tech degree in Food Chemistry, Food Development, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Sciences, Biotechnology, or other relevant fields.
• High motivation for performing both basic research and applied research with strong relevance for real life applications.
• Strong drive and commitment for pursuing doctoral degree in Food Sciences and Technology (Food Chemistry or Food Development) at the University of Turku
• Strong skills in team work and communication with academic colleagues and other stakeholders
• Excellent skills in English including (oral, written, and reading and listening)
• Good-excellent skills in scientific writing
• Prior experience and laboratory skills in microbiology, fermentation, and extrusion and other food processing technologies
• Hands‑on experience and skills in chromatographic and mass spectrometric analysis
• Skills in data processing and statistical analysis
• Fluent skills in Finnish for oral and written communication
• Prior experience in research projects and publishing research results
• Prior experience in working at or collaboration with companies

Applicants for the doctoral researcher/project researcher position must hold a Master’s degree (MSc). The person will be first hired as a project researcher. Once the applicant has received the right to study and has been accepted into the UTUGS doctoral programme, the title will be updated to doctoral researcher.

Eligibility requirements for these positions are defined in the University of Turku's regulations: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . As you are applying for the doctoral researcher position, you must apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies (in the spring/autumn 2026 application round) at the University of Turku. Please familiarize yourself with the student information and application criteria of the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) and its doctoral programmes.

Note that you must meet the criteria required for the position. Pay particular attention to the English language proficiency requirements. The position requires fluent written and spoken English skills.

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