Basic Function
This post doctoral scientist will have PhD in Dairy Chemistry and Technology or related discipline. The appointee will work as part of a team responsible for the optimisation of milk protein standardisation for improving the quality of cheese from a seasonal milk supply, as part of a state funded initiative in dairy processing in collaboration with industry.
Description
Duties & Responsibilities specific to this project:
•To determine the efficacy of membrane filtration, under varying conditions, to enhance the quality of cheeses made from a seasonal milk supply
•To prepare cheese trials, make cheese at pilot scale and analyse resultant cheeses
•To record and analyse experimental data from cheese trials and prepare project reports.
Person Specification
Essential
PhD in Dairy Chemistry and Technology
Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years’ post-PhD
Desirable
•Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of milk science, cheese science and the application of membrane technology in cheese manufacture
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Other
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
More Experienced researcher or >10 yrs (Senior)
Research Profiles
Not defined
Requirements
| ENGLISH |
| Excellent |
| Other |
| Other |
| Other |
| PhD in Dairy Chemistry and Technology |
| 1 |
| Excellent project management, analytical, report writing and data analysis skills |