- JOB
- Romania
30 Apr 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (USAMV)
- Department
- Faculty of Food Science and Technology
- Research Field
- All
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Romania
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Horizon Europe - MSCA
- Reference Number
- 101168618
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (USAMV) - Cluj Napoca is proposing applications for a PhD position within the SpoilControl project, funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program.
SpoilControl aims to train the next generation of polyvalent researchers in the field of sustainable fermentation technologies, addressing microbial spoilage to improve the quality and safety of fermented beverages.
Main responsabilities:
- Selection of spontaneous flora species with antibacterial properties;
- Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of vegetal harvested species;
- Standardization of bioactive compounds into essential oils and plant extracts;
- Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of the standardized extracts and essential oils;
- Development and testing of delivery systems for incorporating natural antimicrobials into beverages (wine and beer)
Planned Secondments:
- 2 months in a craft brewery: Bere a la Cluj (BALC) based in Cluj-Napocca, Romania (RO)
- 2 months at Vinea Apoldia Maior (USAMV winery) for industrial-scale tests in Cluj-Napoca, Romania (RO)
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Related fields:
- Engineering in Food Science and Technology,
- Engineering in Biotechnology or Bioengineering,
- Chemistry or Biochemistry,
- Microbiology,
- Applied Biology
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- All
Additional Information
Benefits
- Doctoral contract for 48 months
- Salary in accordance with MSCA funding and Romanian regulation
- Tuition fees and visa-related fees are covered by the consortium
- Access to University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine infrastructure and resources
- Supervision by experienced researchers
- Opportunities for mobility and international collaborations within the SpoilControl consortium.
- Language courses from the hosting country
- Training opportunities in food and fermentation technology careers
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants can be of any nationality as long as they satisfy the MSCA mobility rule: “No residence or main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date. Country of main activity = not only where the fellow was physically based but also the country of the institution for which the main activity was performed”.
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., engineering degree) or be in the process of obtaining it by the start of the PhD project.
Selection process
SpoilControl will guarantee a genuinely independent, transparent, and professional evaluation of exceptional quality.
The selection process will include the following steps:
- Eligibility Check: The Project Manager (PM) will carry out an initial eligibility check for all applicants.
- Application Review: Future academic supervisors, in accordance with the MSCA Green Charter, will review applications based on key evaluation
criteria.
/!\ The 4-5 highest-ranked proposals for the PhD project will be shortlisted for the next stage.
- Interviews: Remote interviews will be conducted by the recruiting beneficiary and future supervisors, including non-academic members. These
interviews will adhere to the MSCA Green Charter and the HR policies of the relevant institute. - Ranking List: After the interviews, a ranking list will be generated for each DC project. The list will be sent to the Selection Board (SB) along with the
applications and evaluation marks. - Selection: The Supervisory Board (SB) will review the ranking list and endorse the final selection. They will establish the final shortlist and reserve
list, which will consist of 15 applications for both categories (top selection and reserve). - Notification of Results: The PM (Project Manager) or main supervisors will notify applicants of the final results by e-mail
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (USAMV)
- Country
- Romania
- City
- Cluj Napoca
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Cluj Napoca
- Website
- spoil.control@u-bordeaux.fr