Basic Function
The successful candidate will have an honours Level 8 degree, or Ph.D. in Food Science, Biosciences or related discipline. The appointee will be part of a team of researchers within the Food Biosciences research programme. The successful candidate will be experienced in food formulation but also tissue culture.
Background
Teagasc is now seeking to recruit a highly motivated, ambitious Scientist with experience in beverage formulation and tissue culture to join their Food BioSciences research programme. The successful candidate will formulate model beverages with bioactive ingredients from whey and marine sources. Anti-oxidant bioactivity of the model beverages will be assessed. Bioavailability of the bioactive ingredients will be monitored during upper gut transit using simulated in vitro digestion methods. The ability of the bioactives to pass the intestinal barrier will be investigated using intestinal cell lines. The health benefits to the intestinal cells will also be examined. It is expected that the successful recruit will work closely with postgraduate students within this project and an important output of the work is the publication of the data in an international peer reviewed scientific journal.
Deadline for Applications 12 midnight on Wednesday 16th November 2016
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