PhD Positions

Requirements

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in [Food Technology, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related areas].
• Skills: Strong laboratory and analytical skills in [food chemistry, food structure, food technology, sensory analysis, material science].
• Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong motivation to pursue doctoral research in an international and interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative research activities.
• Good organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for planned secondments, network meetings and training activities.
• Commitment to responsible research conduct, inclusion, collegiality and professional development.

Specific Requirements

• Be under 40 years of age at the date of the call deadline (December 9th 2026)

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products

Additional Information

Benefits

A fixed-term employment contract for 36 months at University of Udine.

Salary and Financial Package This position is funded by the FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Network (HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01-01, Grant Agreement No. 101312450). The salary is based on the following monthly MSCA allowances:

• Living allowance: EUR 3,821.53
• Mobility allowance: EUR 710, contributing to mobility-related costs such as relocation and travel.
• Family allowance (if applicable): EUR 660, paid for the months in which the Doctoral Candidate has a family during the project, including where family obligations arise after recruitment. 'Family' means persons linked to the researcher by marriage (or a relationship with equivalent status recognised by the legislation of the country where it was formalised) or dependent children actually being maintained by the researcher. The allowance is paid in accordance with the rules of the recruiting organisation, and supporting documents may be requested.

Eligibility criteria

• Educational Background: Master's degree (or equivalent) in [Food Technology, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related areas].
• Skills: Strong laboratory and analytical skills in [food chemistry, food structure, food technology, sensory analysis, material science].
• Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Selection process

• Application deadline: 09 December 2026, 23:59 (CET)
• Interviews: January 2027
• Evaluation: February 2027
• Selection outcome: February 2027
• Expected start of employment: March 2027 (earliest)

Additional comments

Mobility rule: Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention or EU temporary protection are not taken into account. Compliance is verified before the start of employment, on the basis of the candidate's passport and, where necessary, other documents.

Visa and residence permit: a visa or residence/work permit is not required at the application stage and is not a selection criterion. Where needed, it will be arranged after selection and before the start of employment, with the support of the recruiting organisation. Candidates from non-EU countries are equally welcome to apply.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: University of Udine

Country: Italy

State/Province: Udine

City: Udine

Postal Code: 33100

Street: Via delle Scienze 206

Contact

City: Udine

Street: via delle Scienze 206

Postal Code: 33100

E-Mail: farogels@metu.edu.tr