Are you passionate about sustainable innovation, food safety, and creating real-world impact through cutting-edge materials science? Do you want to help design the future of food packaging, one that’s safer, smarter, and more environmentally responsible?
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary research team. By joining us, you'll gain expertise in bio-based materials, packaging technologies, and food safety evaluation while contributing to one of the most urgent sustainability challenges: reducing plastic waste without compromising food quality or safety. You’ll also build valuable connections with industry and academia. The project fosters strategic interdisciplinary collaboration across DTU Food, and DTU Sustain to holistically develop and evaluate sustainable food packaging solutions that integrate material innovation, production systems, and microbiological safety for high-impact societal and scientific outcomes.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 16 October 2025 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
A letter motivating the application (cover letter-max 1 page)
Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
Brief research statement or examples of previous research (optional)
Contact details for 1-2 referees
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
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