With around 150 member companies from the food industry and related fields, the DIL operates as a research institute in the areas of food product development, process development and food analysis. Forming a bridge between science and practice, DIL supports its partners in the innovation process. The department of Advanced Technologies focuses on exploring and developing new technologies, as well as their customized applications in both research and production settings. Our primary research aims to improve product quality and safety, optimize process efficiency, and ensure scalability, applicability, and sustainability.

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented food research scientist with a focus on processing technology to join our international team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the newest food processing technologies, including high pressure (HPP, HPH, SCF), pulsed electric fields (PEF), shockwave, ohmic heating, ultrasound, electron beam, and light technologies (UV, PL, IR), among others. You will have a chance to work on national and international research projects and collaborate with leading institutions and partners. The position offers an ideal environment for advancing your scientific career further with opportunities to interact with other researchers, industry partners, policy makers and many other national and international organizations, helping you grow your knowledge and network. Academic profile can be strengthened through integration in the international master program offered at DIL and teaching in courses and practices of modules Product Engineering and Advanced Technology, Digitalisation in food processing, and Technology Transfer.