Research Fellow, Nutrition
5 days ago
The Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC) is seeking for talented Research Fellow to join our team under the new Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI). As an agency under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, A*STAR’s primary mission is to support economic growth through science and technology as well as talent development.
- Relate food structure-functionality of food polymers and micronutrients through creative and advanced technologies
- Provide expertise in protein (e.g. plant and animal), carbohydrates (e.g. starch, hydrocolloids, etc.) and lipids (on ingredient science, physical and chemical characterisation)
- Develop different food structures and textures in a variety of food ingredient or product prototypes
- Execute analytical assays such as protein functionality tests (e.g. emulsifying, gelling, etc.), textural, rheology and stability tests for different food ingredient or product prototypes
- Design and conduct sensory analysis to evaluate consumers’ preference and acceptance on food ingredient or product prototypes
- Perform clinical trials to validate research findings on the relationships of food structure and human physiology
- Prepare scientific peer-reviewed publications and present scientific findings (oral and written presentations, and project reports)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
**Requirements**:
- Able to take on a wide range of tasks outside of initial job scope
- PhD in Food Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, or other related educational qualifications
Minimum of 1 - 2 years of working experience, preferably having both academic and industry experience
Knowledge in using laboratory instrumentations (e.g. kjeldahl, spectrophotometer, HPLC, etc.)
Ability to work with a group of scientists with diverse range of disciplines
Competent in computer skills and statistical software
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Meticulous and organised with the ability to multi-task
Able to work independently as well as a team player
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