PhD in Bioactive Compounds from Table Olives — Università degli Studi di Palermo

Key details

• Host institution: Università degli Studi di Palermo
• Location: Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
• Application deadline: July 4, 2026

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Funding level (from listing): partial or not via EU framework — confirm on the official call.

How to apply

• Apply by email to [email protected] (subject line and attachments per the official instructions).
• Full vacancy text and updates: Euraxess listing.

About the position

We are offering a PhD position focused on the extraction and characterization of bioactive, antioxidant compounds to enhance the nutraceutical quality and stability of low-salt table olives stored at various temperatures.

Project Overview

This research aims to optimize advanced extraction and analytical techniques to monitor the efficacy of polyphenols and other bioactive molecules during storage. Analyses will be conducted at the Marine Biochemistry and Ecotoxicology Laboratories of the DiSTeM Department (University of Palermo, Trapani campus). The findings will provide innovative solutions to extend product shelf life, nutritional quality, and functional value, while reducing spoilage and waste to improve environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and characterize bioactive, antioxidant compounds from low-salt table olives.
• Optimize advanced extraction and analytical techniques to monitor polyphenol efficacy during storage.
• Conduct laboratory analyses at the Marine Biochemistry and Ecotoxicology Laboratories (DiSTeM Department, Trapani campus).
• Contribute to developing solutions that extend shelf life, nutritional quality, and functional value of the product.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Applicants must meet the standard eligibility criteria for PhD admission at Università degli Studi di Palermo.
• Background in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with extraction and analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, spectrophotometry) is advantageous.