PhD in Biodegradable Active Food Packaging from Pineapple Residues — UPV

Key details

• Host institution: Universitat Politècnica de València
• Location: Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, Valencia, Spain
• Application deadline: July 9, 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

• Application portal / instructions: Official application link.
• Context on Euraxess: Original listing.

About the position

The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) invites applications for a fixed-term predoctoral research contract within the framework of the project “Valorization of pineapple residues to develop novel biodegradable active food packaging materials.”

Position Details

• Type: Fixed-term employment predoctoral contract
• Research field: Development of biodegradable active food packaging from pineapple residue valorization
• Full details available in the official resolution (PDF): https://www.upv.es/entidades/SRH/conypi/A1277021.pdf

Eligibility and Requirements

• Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for predoctoral contracts as defined by UPV regulations.
• Applicants should hold a degree and master’s qualification relevant to the research area (e.g., food science, materials engineering, biotechnology, or related fields).
• Demonstrated interest in sustainable packaging, biopolymers, or food waste valorization is preferred.

Key Duties

• Conduct research on the extraction and characterization of bioactive compounds from pineapple residues.
• Develop and test biodegradable active packaging prototypes.
• Contribute to project reports, publications, and dissemination activities.