Research Scientist Dairy Matrix & Healthy Sustainable diets - Aarhus

Location: Aarhus N

Employment type: Full-Time/40 hours per week

Would you like to use your scientific expertise to help shape nutrition and health research at Arla Foods?

This maternity cover is based in our skilled Nutrition Research Team in Nutrition & Health at Arla Innovation Centre in Aarhus N. You will work closely with colleagues across Arla and build a broad network across research, innovation, public affairs and other science teams.

“ You will join Nutrition & Health , where we drive Arla Foods’ health agenda through research , scientific insight and innovation support. We are 11 colleagues, most with PhDs, who are passionate about helping consumers live healthier lives. We value open discussions, collaboration and using each other’s strengths to succeed as a team ,” says Head of Nutrition & Health, Anne Louise Mørkbak.

About the job

In this maternity cover, you will help set the scientific direction for selected nutrition research areas and translate research into opportunities for innovation, communication and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for the research areas Dairy Matrix and Healthy, Sustainable Diets, and you will help turn scientific knowledge into relevant business opportunities for Arla. You will work closely with Public Affairs and nutrition experts to strengthen Arla’s work on the role of dairy in sustainable, healthy diets, food security.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Keeping up to date with the latest science in your research areas.
• Developing, evaluating and maturing new research ideas that support the goals of the research areas.
• Preparing clear, high-quality project proposals for review in Arla’s research and portfolio governance forums.
• Managing ongoing research projects within your areas of responsibility.
• Providing scientific and strategic input to new project ideas.
• Identifying risks, resource needs and practical solutions to keep projects on track.
• Working across functions to ensure scientific insights are translated into relevant business opportunities.

Who are you?

You are a scientifically strong and curious person who enjoys turning complex nutrition science into clear recommendations and business-relevant opportunities. You think holistically, understand how science can support innovation and communication, and are comfortable collaborating with colleagues outside your own area of expertise.

You will help shape the direction of your research areas, so we are looking for someone who is proactive, structured and confident in sharing ideas and perspectives.

Further, we imagine that you

• Have an MSc and PhD in nutrition with research experience within Dairy Matrix and/or Sustainable Healthy Diets.
• Commercial experience a plus.
• Communicate fluently in English.

What do we offer?

We offer a collaborative and professional environment where you can develop your expertise, take responsibility for your own areas and contribute to meaningful work in nutrition and health. You will join a global dairy company with well-known brands and a strong focus on nutritious products, consumers and our farmer owners.

You will gain insight into the dairy industry from the inside, work with dedicated colleagues and have the flexibility needed to solve your tasks. You can also expect open discussions, constructive feedback and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.

Application and contact

If you would like to contribute to nutrition and health research at Arla and help translate science into impact, we would like to hear from you.

For additional information, please call Anne Louise Mørkbak on +45 4160 7119.

Please apply as soon as possible, as we will review applications on an ongoing basis.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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Description

Job ID

41001019

Job Title

Professional - Scientist

Job Function

Innovation

Job Family

Scientists

Job Level

5

Career Stream

Individual Contributor

Position examples

• Junior Scientist + area/team
• Junior Product/Process
• Developer + area/team

Level definition

• Responsible for delivering operational plans and setting day-to-day team objectives or acts in cooperation with colleagues to deliver the business policies and programmes within a defined specialist area. Resolves day-to-day issues/escalation points.
• Provides support to a function or operational unit.
• Delivers within established processes and procedures with some scope to act outside of these.
• Delivers support within a short-term time frame.
• Works with others in their function/operational unit and may interact with external stakeholders,

Key responsibilities

• Follows established procedures and guidelines to contribute to research and technology development to ensure that Arla Foods is at the forefront within product and process innovation.
• Participates in product and process-related development and technology projects to provide Arla Foods with new marketable products to contribute to the delivery of business strategies and objectives.
• Participates in NPD, research and technology projects.
• Plans, runs, and documents tests and experiments in lab, pilot plant and production plant scale under supervision within the parameters of identified development and technology projects.
• Reports new findings/knowledge and discoveries to relevant stakeholders and task databases within Arla Foods.
• Participates in networks with product/business areas, suppliers, universities and other contacts both internationally and nationally.
• Tracks scientific/technical developments in area of expertise and informs peers about findings.
• Maintains company quality standards ensuring that these are in line with identified standards.
• Participates in protection of IP.
• Contributes with new ideas, knowledge and inventions that stimulate innovation at Arla.
• Contributes to the development of specific know-how in the department.
• Works in close cooperation with stakeholders to develop competitive and innovative solutions.

Educational background

• Education at Bachelor's or Master's level relevant fields of expertise.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience within or in an R&D environment.

Competencies

• SENSE
• CREATE
• LEAD

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