Kildare: 
Post Doctoral Fellow in Food Material Science and Structure Design (Ref:1629)
Post Doctoral Fellow in Food Material Science and Structure Design (Ref:1629)
| Location | Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. |
| URL to Job Posting: | https://topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/87950?source=1&externalAgency=-1 |
| Salary Range: | Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €45,520 to €49,889 |
Job Summary
| Duration / Employment Type | Temporary Post Doctoral Fellow Appointment. This is an externally funded non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 21 months, subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months. |
| Basic Function: | This competition seeks to recruit a Post Doctoral Fellow to join the “Salt Reduction at Gel” project. This project aims to study the construction of emulsion gel systems, explore the mechanism of emulsion gel regulating salty taste perception and subsequent food applications. This project delivers potential benefits for several stakeholders, including farmers, industry, public health, and policymakers and could lead to the development of new, healthier food products that use locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, new market opportunities could be delivered for farmers and contribute to the sustainability of Irish agriculture, by developing new approaches for food processing and formulation, that meet consumer demand for healthier, low-sodium products. |
| Closing Date: | Thursday 13th August 2026 @12pm noon |
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A detailed job specification can be accessed on our website at www.teagasc.ie/opportunities
To apply interested applicants are required to set up their profile on TOPJobs, the Teagasc recruitment portal.
Find out more about our recruitment process on
https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/the-recruitment-process/