Master Project: Powder shelf-life and functionality, Food physics

Location: Aarhus N, DK

Dairy powder is an efficient route to deliver nutrition to a growing global population. Overall, this project is one part in a range of activities to enable us to meet consumer demands for powder func-tionality such as solubility and instant properties during increasingly challenged supply chain condi-tions in the future. By building a comprehensive understanding of the effect of storage and how pow-der particle microstructure phenomena (fat migration) affect bulk powder rheological properties in-cluding strength of powder/agglomerates and its relationship with bulk properties. By utilizing a combination of novel measurement techniques we aim to link the learnings from microscale to meso- and bulk phenomena in real powders. Exploring different morphologies, developing quantitative force measurement methods, and low field NMR experiments we will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field and enable informed decision-making for various industrial applications.

About the project
We want to develop two methods to access powder quality characteristics related to fat migration and agglomerate strength. When feasible methods have been established these will be applied to un-derstand powder ageing phenomena.

• LF-NMR method development accessing Fat migration in dairy powders

• Knowledge sharing and collaboration in external consortium on predicting powder shelf life.

• Time distribution between Arla and university will be according to project needs as infrastructure needed for the project work is distributed both at Arla innovation center and iNANO both in Aar-hus.

• Participate in weekly meetings and academic environment at university.

Who are you?
A motivated student with great practical skills and go-do mind set. Eager to get experiences from both academic and industrial research settings.

• Looking for Msc project to finalize your degree in Biotech/Chemical Engineering, Food Technol-ogy, Chemistry

• Preferred duration (60 or 45 ECTS) starting Q3 2024

• Proficient in spoken and written English

• Want to learn to drive and mange your own project and recommend direction based on data

• Experince working with matlab and/or scripting advantageous but not a requirement

• Looking forward to engaging with skilled professional from industry and academia

What do we offer?
You will manage your Msc project with advice from Supervisors Prof. Thomas Vosegaard, scientist Kirsten G. Malmos and post doc Armin Afrough. The team of supervisors have successfully worked together on other student projects previously.

Application and contact
We process applications on a continuous basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. For further information regarding the job, please do not hesitate to contact Kirsten Malmos on +45 91 31 38 18.

We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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