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Gothenburg University meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Food and Nutrition Science develops knowledge for a healthy world through food and sports. Our mission is to conduct world-class education and research in food science and sports science. The research at IKI is characterized by a clear educational connection, multidisciplinary collaborations, and close contact with the outside world. The main focus of the department's research is to develop and disseminate scientific knowledge and professional competence that can effectively promote sustainable habits regarding sports, physical activity, and food.

Within the department, there is the research environment Food & Meals, and a strategic research area within this environment is “Food Related Learning.” The Department of Food and Nutrition Science is now seeking a postdoctoral researcher in food science for the current strategic research area at a full-time capacity of 100% for 24 months.

For more information about the Department of Food and Nutrition Science at Gothenburg University, read the full advertisement on the employer's website: Gothenburg University | Postdoctoral Researcher in Food Science within the Research Environment Food & Meals (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande).

Subject

Food Science

Subject Description

Food science is a subject at the doctoral level focusing on people's interaction with food, studied from an interdisciplinary perspective. The significance of food in health promotion and disease prevention is central, but aspects such as the environment and performance are also addressed. Food science includes studies on individuals' and food managers' behaviors, choices, and habits. This can pertain to both meals and the diet as a whole. Learning, change processes, and people's thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions of food are also important starting points in the research.

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include:

• Writing scientific publications in food science.
• Writing applications for external funding from national research councils and the EU.
• Assisting in and contributing to the implementation of various research projects.
• Conducting teaching in food science.

Employment

The position is a fixed-term employment for 24 months at full-time, 100%, with placement at the Department of Food and Nutrition Science. Start date: May 4, 2026, or by agreement.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, please contact:

Professor Christel Larsson
031-786 65 11, [email protected]

Frode Slinde, Head of Department
031-7864220, [email protected]

Trade Unions

Union representatives at Gothenburg University can be found here: Union Representatives (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. You, as the applicant, are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university no later than the application deadline.

The application should include:

• Personal letter
• CV (including publication list)
• Copy of degree certificate

The application must be submitted by: 2026-03-23.

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The university applies individual salary setting.

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