Researcher (f/m/d) for the ERDF research project PROSEED - Code PR.25-LMQ-02.04

The Laimburg Research Centre is the leading research institute for agriculture and food quality in South Tyrol (Italy). We operate mainly in applied research with the aim of increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of South Tyrolean agriculture and of ensuring the quality of agricultural products.

For the ERDF research project PROSEED “Research into drying and fermentation technologies for the valorization of innovative plant protein raw materials for food and agriculture“ (ERDF 2021-2027, n. 1080, CUP B57H24003770007) the working groups “Laboratory for Flavours and Metabolites” and the “Laboratory of NMR Spectroscopy” is looking for a:

Researcher (f/m/d) - Code PR.25-LMQ-02.04

The aim of the PROSEED project is to research fermentation and drying technologies to valorize innovative products and by-products derived from a patented process for protein extraction from plants.

Job Description

The areas of responsibility are as follows:

Characterization of various extracts from different agricultural products and by-products, analysis with LC-MS/GC-MS and NMR to determine the chemical profiles of natural products. Data evaluation, reporting, presentation, and publication of results. Participation in the project meetings.

Requirements

-       completion university studies of at least four years attested by a diploma in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, natural science or similar

-       knowledge of Italian or German (will be evaluated during the interview)

Desired additional competences constituting evaluation criteria:

-       knowledge in analytical chemistry

-       experience with LC-MS/GC-MS and NMR

-       experience with data analysis and chemometrics

-       publication record with particular focus on metabolomics and natural products

-       PhD, Post-Doc experience or relevant work experience is an advantage

-       knowledge of Italian or German (will be evaluated during the interview)

-       good knowledge of spoken and written English - can be evaluated during the interview

-       good organizational and communication skills

-       candidates should be highly motivated, able to work independently and possess good team-working skills

Workplace: Laboratory for Flavours and Metabolites and the Laboratory of NMR Spectroscopy (c/o NOI Techpark in Bozen/Bolzano)

Contract duration: full time, until 31.12.2027

Applications must arrive by and not later than March 10th, 2025 – 12.00 a.m.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application including: 

·        letter of motivation 

·       Curriculum Vitae (signed and not older than 6 months) 

·       Copy of a valid identity card  

·       letter(s) of recommendation 

·       publication list. 

Your application must always include a copy of a valid identity ID.

Please quote the title of the relevant reference code of the position, indicate the earliest date you could start if appointed and send your application by e-mail to human.resources@laimburg.it.

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