University College Cork 2022 PhD International Scholarships in Development and Application of Sustainable Active Packaging Technologies, Ireland

Applications are now invited for this themed postgraduate study. The Ph.D. offer stems from a recently awarded project funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The goal of this DAFM-funded project is develop and demonstrate use of new generation, sustainably-active antimicrobial/antioxidant packaging materials (AAPM) for seafood shelf-life extension, enhanced safety, and reduced food and packaging waste, thus addressing environmental concerns associated with such packaging materials and formats. Natural antimicrobial/antioxidant substances will be screened, optimised, characterised and subsequently integrated into novel packaging materials, including; sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable polymers, to produce advanced multi-functional packaging materials with active features. Whilst potentially suitable for a wide range of food packaging applications, this project will apply and validate these AAPM technologies at laboratory- and industrial-scale for modified atmosphere packaging formats of selected fresh pelagic and demersal fish. The DAFM project is a collaborative one and supported by Professor Mike Morris in Trinity College Dublin in conjunction with the AMBER centre.

• Table of Content
• About University College Cork
• University College Cork PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University College Cork PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University College Cork PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University College Cork PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University College Cork PhD Scholarship

The candidates selected by the University of College Cork for this PhD position will be awarded a scholarship valued at €24,000 per annum for four years, out of which fees must be paid.

Requirements for University College Cork PhD Scholarship Qualification

A minimum qualification of a 2.1 honours degree in Food Science, Fisheries Science, Food Packaging, Material Sciences, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Process or Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required. Applications should state final grade scores in third level degrees and proven competency in English language where relevant.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To Apply:

Send applications (CV with cover letter and names and contact details of at least 2 referees) by e-mail, referring the unique position reference “Active Seafood Packaging” in the subject line, to Prof Joe P. Kerry, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Western Road, Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland, e-mail: [email protected] before 02/09/2022.