Department of Energy and Technology

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More information about the department/division: https://www.slu.se/institutioner/energi-teknik/ (https://www.slu.se/institutioner/energi-teknik/)

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Utilization of Residual Streams from the Food Chain for a More Resilient Food System

Doctoral Education Subject: Technology

Content Description:

We are looking for a doctoral student who can work on mapping residual streams from the Swedish food chain and analyzing alternative uses. This work includes identifying the types of waste and by-products that arise from the Swedish food chain, their nutritional content and possible health effects, when during the year they occur, and where in the country. This is to assess which residual streams have the greatest potential to be utilized as ingredients for food. Finally, it also includes assessing how these residual streams can be used in the event of crises and wars to strengthen Sweden's food preparedness.

The work is conducted within PLENTY - a center for symbiotic and circular food supply led from KTH. The work is carried out in collaboration with stakeholders and project partners, which may involve travel for work.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as technology, food science, or environmental science.
• The holder of the position must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of food waste and by-products from food production.
• Knowledge of or experience from the Swedish food system.
• Experience in collecting and compiling food waste statistics.
• Experience in life cycle assessment.
• Experience in analyzing resilience.
• Ability to communicate in Swedish.

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities, such as collaboration skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently.

Location:

Uppsala

Employment Type:

Employment as a doctoral student (4 years of education)

Start Date:

By agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application via the application button no later than 2025-04-22.

To be eligible for doctoral education, a degree at the advanced level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at the advanced level, is required.

Selection among eligible applicants is based on: written application including CV; thesis, copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous studies at the undergraduate and advanced levels at a university or college, two personal references, knowledge of English. More information about the requirements for English language skills can be found on the following page: https://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/att-bli-doktorand/ (https://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/att-bli-doktorand/)

Please note that candidates called for an interview must submit certified copies of degree certificates, or equivalent, and transcripts from previous studies at the undergraduate and advanced levels at a university or college, and that candidates with foreign citizenship must also submit a certified copy of the page in their passport that contains a photo and personal information.

Read more about SLU's doctoral education at www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/ (http://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/)

Union Contact Persons:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and a responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental fields, and educational sites across the country.

SLU has over 3000 employees, 5000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over three billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for an equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.