Food Systems Researcher

DNV Group is hiring a Food Systems Researcher in Milan, Italy. The role requires experience in the food industry or food systems research, with a focus on sustainability, data analysis, and risk assessment. Candidates should understand food security, safety, packaging, and governance. The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team to enhance DNV’s food-related services and insights.
We are seeking a highly motivated new colleague to join our Food systems research team in DNV Group Research and Development.

The successful candidate has relevant experience from the food industry or food systems research along with a good understanding of sustainability challenges and how novel technologies and digitalisation can be important enablers for addressing these.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with:
• a holistic understanding of food systems, including food security, food safety, food packaging and sustainable food practices.
• experience with data analysis and applying mathematical models for risk assessment and supply chain optimization to support decision-making in the field of food systems.
• knowledge of food systems governance and assurance regimes, EU policies and regulations.

You will be part of the Food Systems research team in Group Research and Development (GRD), a multidisciplinary research team that works across several business areas and research programs in DNV to bring new insight and services to DNVs food related activities and customers.