Biotechnological applications for the production of functional fermented foods enriched with phytoderivatives

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Uni. Palermo
New! Posted on: 26/01/2026 Deadline: 10/02/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-08 - Agricultural, Food And Environmental Microbiology

Description

The research activity will focus on the use of microbiological and biotechnological techniques for the production of fermented functional foods. Powders and extracts will be obtained from plants and by-products of the food industry, with the aim of enhancing bioactive compounds in a sustainability-oriented approach. Fermentation processes will be monitored through culture-dependent and -independent microbiological analyses, as well as physico-chemical and sensory evaluations, to assess the feasibility and consumer acceptance of the developed products. Particular attention will be given to the antimicrobial activity of the bioactive ingredients and to the stability of the final products, with the goal of developing innovative foods with high added value

Compensation

28,456 Euro

Job posting website

https://www.unipa.it/albo.html

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

24.0

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Palermo