PhD in Food Technology

MICROSUNSET is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) funded by the European Union in which we have 12 open positions for Doctoral Candidates (DCs). We aim to create a network of early-stage researchers equipped with knowledge and skills - including entrepreneurship – to develop and support implementation strategies that address micronutrient deficiencies in Europe as diets shift toward more plant-based foods./nThe DTU National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking a highly motivated applicant for a PhD scholarship focused on the use of microbiological approaches to enhance the nutritional value of plant-based foods. You will join the Research Group for Microbial Food Biotechnology, which specializes in applying microbial solutions to improve food quality, functionality, and safety./nThe primary objective of the PhD project is to identify, develop, and apply beneficial microorganisms (QPS) capable of enhancing essential vitamins (B2, B12, and K2) in plant-based foods./nPart of the PhD-study is planned to take place as an external stay at Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands./nThe selected candidate will be employed full-time by DTU National Food Institute within the MSCA-DN MICROSUNSET, and the period of employment is 3 years. The start date is 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.