PhD in Valorization of Food By-Products via Fermentation — Libera Università di Bolzano

Key details

• Host institution: Libera Università di Bolzano
• Location: Libera Università di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
• Application deadline: June 30, 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

We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join a research project at the Libera Università di Bolzano. The research will focus on the valorization of food by-products through fermentation processes.

Research Activities

• Microbiological, chemical, and nutritional characterization (including antinutrients) of selected by-products to assess their suitability as substrates for microbial growth and process reproducibility.
• Selection of mixed starters based on fermentation kinetics, key enzymatic activities, and the production of nutritionally relevant functional compounds.
• Definition of key parameters for solid and liquid state fermentation to enhance hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates and proteins, as well as the release of functional compounds.
• Use of bioreactors for fermentation processes.
• Additional research activities in related topics may be defined later by mutual agreement between the research assignment holder and the tutor (see full call for details).