Food Systems Researcher
Food Systems Researcher
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated new colleague to join our Food systems research team in DNV Group Research and Development.
The successful candidate has relevant experience from the food industry or food systems research along with a good understanding of sustainability challenges and how novel technologies and digitalisation can be important enablers for addressing these.
We especially welcome applications from candidates with:
- a holistic understanding of food systems including food security food safety food packaging and sustainable food practices.
- experience with dataanalysis and applying mathematical models for risk assessment and supply chain optimization to support decisionmaking in the field of food systems.
- knowledge of food systems governance and assurance regimes EU policies and regulations.
You will be part of the Food Systems research team in Group Research and Development (GRD) a multidisciplinary research team that works across several business areas and research programs in DNV to bring new insight and services to DNVs food related activities and customers.
Responsibilities
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to influence your own daily work with the freedom to explore and to be creative
- The possibility to be a part of a passionate interdisciplinary team with a mutual responsibility to allow all colleagues yourself included to make a difference
- The opportunity to work for a company with a market leading brand that is providing stateofthe art research towards its core industries
- Long traditions for a value driven culture caring for our employees our customers and society at large
- A company with established management systems and operational systems allowing smooth onboarding and daily work life
- Inspiring social and international work environment
- Great opportunities for professional development
- The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV
- Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
- Relevant science or technology degree at Master or PhD level in Food Engineering Management Engineering with a strong focus on food systems and supply chain management.
- Strong computational and analytic competencies e.g.
- Experience with operations research (e.g. MILPS) mathematical optimization and familiarity with optimization software (e.g. AMPL)
- Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Excel PowerPoint Word)
- Knowledge of data analysis and data visualisation tools
- Analytical mindset and strong ability to extract information from multiple data sources
- Excellent written and spoken English capabilities
- Ability to write scientific papers and official documents with precision and clarity.
Typical responsibilities will include:
- Participate in international research projects
- Build collaborative networks and participate in multipartner research activities
- Publish peer reviewed papers and industry relevant articles providing insight and foresight
- Develop standards best practices and future assurance services for global food systems
- Engage with clients to understand industry needs and piloting solutions
Personal characteristics:
- Solution oriented with ability to work both independently and in teams
- Technically strong in own discipline eager to share knowledge as well as acquire new knowledge
- Holistic thinker and able to apply own knowledge and skills in new areas
- Curiosity an innovative mindset the interest to learn new topics
- Good communication and collaborative skills and appreciation for working in an international environment
Employment Type
Full-Time
