Postdoctoral Researcher - Food Science
Postdoctoral Researcher - Food Science
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Job Description
LDC is looking for a motivated and independent selfstarter for Postdoctoral Research Scientist Plant Protein to join our Plant Protein business unit R&D group. This R&D team evaluates purifies and characterize novel plant proteins along with investigating ways to enhance their functionalities within food systems.
Main responsibilities:
- Design and execute experiments to investigate the physicochemical and functional properties of various plant proteins with a focus on the impact of storage time and conditions.
- Data visualization and statistical analysis of experimental results as well as interpreting and communicating the findings to the R&D team and the business unit.
- Collaborate with process engineering analytics and product development teams.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in plant protein research that can mentor and help develop internal talent.
Qualifications :
Experience:
- Good understanding of (plant) protein chemistry and functionality
- Experience in methods and equipment used to assess protein physicochemical and functional properties.
- Demonstrated ability to conceive original ideas articulate them clearly and design experiments to test them.
- Ability and desire to work effectively in a team leading and mentoring research associates collaborating with fellow scientists and engineers and setting an example of scientific excellence for the team.
Education:
- PhD in protein chemistry food science biochemistry chemical engineering chemistry biology food ingredients process technology or related fields.
Additional Information :
Languages:
- Written and verbal English language proficiency
Other skills and competencies:
- Experience in LIMS is a plus
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Comprehensive benefits program including medical dental and vision care coverage flexible spending account plans employee assistance program life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
