Technological University Dublin Graduate Scholarships

TEAGASC PHD WALSH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Application is open for students to study advanced spectroscopic systems and chemometric techniques for predicting the sensory quality of meat at Technological University Dublin.

Walsh Scholarships Ref Number 2022028

Background of The Program

Sensory attributes (e.g. tenderness, flavor, juiciness) are key factors influencing consumers’ desire to purchase and consume red meat. The food industry has a need for accurate, fast and cheap scalable technologies to assess the overall acceptability of meat products to better predict consumer satisfaction in the marketplace.

Sensory attributes of red meat are typically evaluated by trained human panelists, which can be time-consuming, costly, and lacks the flexibility required for successful commercialization in today’s fast-paced industry environment.

Instrumental methods for objective evaluation of meat-eating quality are also available but present similar disadvantages to trained sensory panels. Spectroscopy techniques, specifically hyperspectral imaging, have considerable potential to provide accurate predictions of meat-eating quality in a more cost-effective and timely manner.

In this project, we aim to record spectral and hyperspectral data of meat samples (beef and sheep) using different instruments and develop prediction and classification models (Le ML DL) of sensory traits to allow for the forecast of the cutting quality of meat during commercial meat production

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Requirements

• To begin with, applications are invited from graduates holding or expecting BSc Hons (minimum 2.1) degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Secondly, applicants with a relevant M.Sc. degree are also welcome to apply. Demonstrated experience in the following areas: meat, spectroscopy, sensory, and statistical data analysis will be an advantage.
• Therefore, a successful candidate should be highly self-motivated and have good communication skills (oral and written).
• However, an applicant whose native language is not English must display adequate proficiency in English.
• The minimum level required for TU Dublin research programmes is International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 or equivalent for the overall average score and a score not lower than 5.5 in each category.

Scholarship Award

The scholarship funding is €24,000 per annum and includes University fees of up to a maximum of €6,000 per annum and is tenable for 4 years.

Further Information

The successful candidate will be registered with Technological University Dublin, under the academic supervision of Prof Jesus Frias and it is envisaged that the candidate will begin in October 2022. They will primarily be based at Teagasc Food Research Centre. Ashtown, Dublin 15.

For further information please contact Dr. Alessandro Ferragina: at Alessandro.Ferragina@teagasc.ie or Prof Jesus Frias: Jesus.Frias@tudublin.ie

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae addressing requirements and detailing relevant qualifications, experience and the contact details of at least one academic referee, simultaneously to Jesus.Frias @tudublin.ie and Alessandro.Ferragina@teagasc.ie.Please specify “SensSpec application” in the subject of the email.

Closing Date of Application

The closing date of application is 5:00 pm Friday, 05 August 2022

Interviews will be held with potential candidates shortly thereafter,

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