About the role
Doctoral Researcher position (36-month, fully funded PhD) at the University of Helsinki within the FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Network, investigating dietary-fibre aerogels as moisture-responsive food materials and how their structure affects texture and mouthfeel. Work involves advanced characterisation (SEM, AFM, X-ray microtomography, SAXS) and oral tribology studies, plus secondments in the UK and Germany.
Requires a Master's degree in food technology, materials science, chemistry, biomaterials or polymer science, strong lab and analytical skills, and English proficiency. MSCA mobility rule: candidates must not have resided in Finland for more than 12 months in the prior 36 months. Start date 1 March 2027.
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