R&D Project Leader (KTP Associate)

The role as R&D Project Leader (KTP Associate) will be to develop and apply a model-based approach to quantify the functional properties of natural dietary fibre ingredients in bakery products, and to embed this novel approach into Puratos’ new product development systems.

The postholder will report directly to the Research and Development Lead at Puratos and will play a pivotal role in delivering faster and more effective designs of complex bread improver formulations using a broader range of healthy natural fibre ingredients to deliver superior bread nutrition and quality.

The University of Huddersfield and Puratos are seeking an R&D Project Leader to lead the delivery of a critical, Innovate UK funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop mathematical models that predict effects of dietary fibre ingredients and mixtures on bread quality.

About the business

Puratos UK is part of an international baking, patisserie and chocolate ingredients business with over 100 years of rich and varied knowledge. It uses the latest consumer insight, research and technology, combined with knowledge of food around the world, to offer creativity and new ideas through its highly regarded UK Innovation Centre. Puratos UK offers a full range of innovative products and application expertise in the bakery, patisserie, dessert, dairy and chocolate sectors.

Puratos has subsidiaries in 81 countries and products available in over 100 countries. Above all, it aims to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.

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