Shape the future of food: Nutritional Quality and Safety of Cultivated Meat Hybrids
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This PhD fellowship at Aarhus University focuses on advanced research in food science, specifically the nutritional quality and safety of cultivated meat hybrids produced using muscle stem cells and biotechnology. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree in food science, molecular biology, or a related field, with documented experience in culturing mammalian cells considered advantageous. Expertise in developing and testing edible microcarriers to enhance muscle cell proliferation and upscale biomass production is essential. The role requires assessing the nutritional value of cultivated meat, aiming to match conventional meat in essential amino acids, bioavailable protein, and iron content. Additionally, evaluating the presence of potential allergenic molecules in cultivated meat products is a key responsibility. Familiarity with the INFOGEST model for food digestion simulation is ideal. Strong English communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and reporting. The position is embedded within a strategic cellular food research initiative at the Department of Food Science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining biotechnology, cell culture techniques, and food safety assessment. The candidate will engage in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific documentation to contribute to the future development of sustainable meat alternatives. This role suits candidates with a solid foundation in molecular biology and food science, practical laboratory skills in mammalian cell culture, and a keen interest in innovative food technologies and safety evaluation methods.
About the role
Role Summary
- PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Within the Food Science programme
- Position available from 01 April 2026 or later
Research Area and Project Description
- Focus on cultivated meat as a future method for meat production using muscle stem cells and biotechnology
- Investigate nutritional value and food safety of hybrid products with muscle cells
- Develop and test edible microcarriers to upscale biomass production
- Aim to match conventional meat in essential amino acids, bioavailable protein, and iron
- Evaluate potential allergenic molecules in cultivated meat
- Part of a broader strategic investment in cellular food at the Department of Food Science
Responsibilities
- Research and develop edible microcarriers for muscle cell proliferation
- Assess nutritional quality and food safety of cultivated meat hybrids
- Analyze presence of allergenic compounds
Requirements
- Relevant master’s degree (120 ECTS) or at least one year of a master’s in food science, molecular biology, or similar
- Documented experience in culturing mammalian cells (advantage)
- Experience with the INFOGEST model (ideal)
- Good English communication skills
Place of Employment
- Aarhus University
- Place of work: Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N., Denmark
Contacts
- Martin Krøyer Rasmussen (main supervisor): [email protected]
- Jette Feveile Young (co-supervisor): [email protected]
- For application requirements: [email protected]
How to Apply
- Submit your application via this link
- Application deadline: 06 February 2026 at 23:59 CET
- Preferred starting date: 01 April 2026
- Only documents received before the deadline will be evaluated
- Shortlisting will be used; only the most relevant applications will be evaluated
- The committee may request further information or invite for interview
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
Additional Information
- Aarhus University values equality and diversity and encourages all interested candidates to apply
- Salary and terms of employment follow the applicable collective agreement
- For more information on application requirements and attachments, see the application guide
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