Food Innovator

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

**Job Title:** Food Innovator

We are seeking a creative and innovative Food Innovator to join our team at the University of Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with expertise in food science and fermentation to develop new plant-based fermented products.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant area and hands-on skills in microbial fermentation, food formulation, and food quality assessment. They will also be able to understand food ingredient functionality and have good project management and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop new plant-based fermented products using microbial fermentation and food formulation techniques
  • Analyze data and interpret results to inform product development decisions
  • Collaborate with colleagues to achieve project goals and objectives

Requirements:

  • PhD in food science or a related field
  • Strong background in microbial fermentation and food formulation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Estimated Salary:** £55,000 - £65,000 per annum



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