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We use cookies to improve the user experience of the service and for statistics.By selecting "Accept all" you give your consent to the use of cookies. We use cookies to improve the user experience of the service and for statistics. The position is based in the Systemic Food Processing research group at LUT. The group is part of the Department of Separation Science, one of the largest academic research environments in Northern Europe focusing on separation and purification technologies. The department develops sustainable technologies and digital solutions supporting the transition toward resource-efficient industrial systems, with strong activity in food systems, bioprocessing, water treatment, bioeconomy, and advanced process engineering. Research is carried out in an interdisciplinary environment integrating chemical engineering, food science, biotechnology, digital systems, and sustainability science to address global challenges related to food security, climate change, and industrial sustainability. The role is part of a consortium of approximately 20 partners, offering opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration in circular food systems and related areas. The selected candidate must apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies at the LUT Doctoral School within the first two months of employment. The employment relationship starts with a one-year term including a six-month trial period. The contract may be extended by three years if progress in studies and research in the first year is satisfactory. The start date is in October 2026 (negotiable). The position is based at LUT’s Kouvola campus in Finland, with hybrid working options available. Regular presence on campus is required. The hours are flexible and support work-life balance. The position follows a system of 1,612 annual working hours in accordance with the collective agreement for Finnish universities. The salary is based on the Finnish university pay system’s scale for teaching and research staff (requirement level 2). The starting salary is approximately EUR 3,100 per month, depending on experience and qualifications. Interested? Please submit your application by 26 July 2026 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC+2h). Fill out the online application form and attach the following documents in English and in PDF format: Motivation letter (one-page) highlighting your research skills relevant to the position and describing why you are interested in and suitable for the position. Curriculum vitae (CV) following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity. Scanned copies of your original bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates and transcripts of records. If the original documents are not in English, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English. If your degree is still unfinished, provide an official estimate of your graduation date confirmed by your supervisor or school. List of publications. Contact details of two references. Only applications that include the required documents will be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only those submitted through the recruitment system will be considered. More information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Samuel Perez Vega (samuel.perez.vega@lut.fi).Learn more: Systemic Food Processing research groupLUT as an employerLUT Doctoral SchoolInformation for international staffLUT University | LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education. LUT's campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, but its impact is global. Lut.fi/en