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Job Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) - PhD redesign processing of mushroom
PhD redesign processing of mushroom
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Function types PhD positions Scientific fields Food Hours 38.0 hours per week Education University Graduate Job number AFSG-FPE-0001 Translations en
Job description
Using modern tools as conceptual process design and thermodynamics of soft matter, the PhD student is going to work on the complete redesign of processing of mushroom. Nowadays the processing of mushroom is quite traditional, and involves evacuation and sterilization with intensive usage of water and energy, and mushroom quality is also quite degraded. The aim is to rethink the processing all over, and to come to a process, which is both sustainable, improves mushroom quality, and retains the natural moisture content of the mushroom. It is an asset if nutritional quality of the mushroom is also enhanced. As mushroom is also high in protein, much of the thermodynamics is analogous to that of cooked meat – which is recently described using a thermodynamic theory from soft matter physics.
The PhD student will work in the group of Food Process Engineering
Requirements
Conditions of employment
We not only offer a competitive salary but also good (study) leave and a pension of the ABP Pension Fund.
Wageningen UR uses a so-called cafeteria model (Optare) that makes it possible to vary the conditions of employment.
We think it is important to have a good balance between work and private life. Depending on the specific job and working place, this balance can be made possible in various ways, for example, flexible working hours, working part time or the possibility of taking sabbatical leave. Additional informationFor more information about this position, please contact dr. Ruud van der Sman, ass. professor, telephone number +31 317480206. For more information about the contractual aspects, please contact mr. Rob van Meegen telephone number +31 317485466. Interested? You can apply online at http://www.werkenbij.wur.nl until January 1st 2011.Contract type: Temporary, Tijdelijk dienstverband
Organisation
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
Wageningen University and Research centre (Wageningen UR) is a leading international organization. Within the field of healthy nutrition and living environment we are working on the quality of life. We are always looking for talented colleagues. Professionals with passion who want to work with us for the world of tomorrow.
The Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group is part of Wageningen UR where fundamental and applied sciences complement each other. As an important European player, we carry out top-level research and work alongside authoritative partners within the international business world as well as the government on “Healthy food in a biobased society”. We have a crucial role in innovations within the market. Entrepreneurship and professionalism are what define us. In short, we are an interesting, international employer of stature.
The PhD student will join the group of Food Process Engineering, professor Remko Boom is the chair holder and the PhD will work under the guidance of dr. Ruud van der Sman.
Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.
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