Senior Research Fellow

The Opportunity:
Join La Trobe University's Institute for Sustainable Agriculture & Food (LISAF) as a Senior Research Fellow in Food Chemistry and make a significant impact on sustainable and nutritious food production. Collaborate with a world-class team and industry partners to advance research in plant-based food development, ensuring quality, nutrition, and sustainability.

About the Role:
This role focuses on innovative research infood lipid and flavour science, utilizing advanced analytical technologies to optimize sustainable food ingredients and products. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading high-impact research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervising postgraduate students and mentoring emerging researchers.
• Identify new sources and ingredients for food and nutraceutical applications with particular emphasis on oils/fats, natural sweeteners, colourants, and flavours..
• Securing research funding and managing collaborative projects with industry and government partners.
• Analysing ingredients using cutting-edge techniques like GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC.
• Enhancing food quality through ingredient innovations and process improvements.

Why La Trobe?

• Work with a global leader in agri-food and health research.
• Access state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative research environment.
• Enjoy flexibility, a stunning campus, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Be part of a culture that values accountability, connectedness, innovation, and care.

About You:
You are an experienced researcher in food chemistry or technology with a proven track record in:

• Publishing high-quality research and securing competitive grants.
• Supervising students to successful completion.
• Innovating plant-based food formulations with practical industry knowledge.
• Analytical chemistry techniques for lipid, flavour, and sugar analysis.

A PhD in Food Science or a related field is essential, alongside strong technical expertise and knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

Join Us:
Help shape the future of sustainable food systems and transform lives through innovative research.

La Trobe University is an equal-opportunity employer, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.

Learn more and apply: Visit our careers page

How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position description.
  
  PD--Level-C-Research-Only - Food Chemistry.docx

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Closing date: 24 January 2025

Position Enquiries: Rowan [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Senior Recruitment Business Partner E. [email protected]

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Position Description:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.