{UAH} Uganda Meat Export - through the Roof

Teagasc Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 (PD1) PD1/FMP/0814
Teagasc
Basic Function The PD Fellow will work on a project funded by DAFM with the objective of developing strategies to assist the Irish meat industry produce targeted meat products in consideration of nutritional and other food-related challenges faced by older adults. The Fellow will specifically focus on methods to enhance the texture and flavour attributes of processed meat products through optimising processing strategies and formulations. Packaging of ready-to heat products for older people will also be investigated. Duties & Responsibilities specific to this project: •Review the literature on the determinants of functional food acceptance in older groups. •Design and manage experiments and perform statistical analysis of experimental data •Enhance the texture and flavour attributes of processed meat products for older adults using optimised processing strategies and formulations. Person Specification Essential PhD in Food Science/Nutrition in the area of Meat Science Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years' post-PhD Desirable •Experience in new product development and nutritional needs of older people •Experience in setting own research agenda Further Information for Candidates Candidates can access a Fellowship Programme Application form for this post on the Teagasc website at http://www.teagasc.ie/opportunities/postdoctoral/index.asp Teagasc do not accept Curriculum Vitae's as an application for a position. In order to apply for a post the relevant application form must be completed in order to be considered. Completed application forms should be TYPED and saved in MS WORD format and submitted by email to teagascjobs@clark.ie no later than 12 midnight on Wednesday 27 August 2014. Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. Teagasc do not accept CV's.

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Bwanika Nakyesawa Luwero

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