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Senior Lecturer in Food ScienceDo you want to shape the future of safe, healthy and sustainable food and inspire the next generation of professionals in Finland and internationally? Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is now looking for a Senior Lecturer in Food Science, with a particular focus on food quality, product safety and nutrition, for a permanent position. If you are an experienced expert in this field, we look forward to receiving your application.Role DescriptionAs a Senior Lecturer, you will teach in our Biotechnology and Food Engineering programme, focusing on areas such as food quality and safety, nutrition and health, and sustainable product development. You will design pedagogy, including online learning materials, laboratory work and project work, and help develop the curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the food industry and the modern workforce.Your teaching will take place at Metropolias Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa and at the Zhongqiao Helsinki School of Future Engineering in Shanghai, China, where Metropolia delivers two joint programmes, Food Safety and Quality and Food Nutrition and Health. The work in China is carried out in two-week teaching periods on site, at least twice per semester, complemented by online teaching. International travel is therefore an essential part of the role.Your role combines theory and practice in teaching, laboratory instruction, thesis supervision, RDI activities, and project collaboration with companies and other stakeholders in the food, nutrition and bioeconomy sectors.Minimum Requirements- Relevant Masters degree (e.g. in food science, food technology, nutrition science or a related field)- At least three years of relevant work experience in the food industry or a closely related field- Strong understanding of industry needs and an established professional network in the food sector- Ability to work directly with companies and integrate real industrial cases into teaching, research and development- Wi