PhD scholarship in Next-Gen Microbial Vitamin Biofortification for Plant-Based Applications - part of a MSCA Doctoral Network on micronutrients in sustainable and nutritious diet - DTU Food

The PhD scholarship in Next-Gen Microbial Vitamin Biofortification for Plant-Based Applications is part of the MSCA Doctoral Network on micronutrients in sustainable and nutritious diet - DTU Food. The project aims to identify, develop, and apply beneficial microorganisms capable of enhancing essential vitamins in plant-based foods. The successful candidate will join the Research Group for Microbial Food Biotechnology at DTU and work on developing fermented plant-based products with enhanced concentration of micronutrients as an integrative part of sustainable and healthy diets.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Food Technology or a similar degree
• Strong interest in microbiology, fermentation, and functional foods
• Hands-on experience in identification, selection, and non-GMO optimization of bacterial strains
• Practical experience with analytical equipment and microfluidics platforms
• Strong interest in and understanding of bioinformatics
• Good communication skills in English, both written and oral
• Experience with international collaboration and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• A structured and analytical approach to work and problem-solving
• Experience with research dissemination – e.g. scientific publications and/or conference contributions

Benefits

• Full salary from the MSCA grant (6,035 EUR per month gross salary)