MSCA PF in Biogenic amines - associate risk among biogenic amines in food and beverages – obser

Position: MSCA PF in Biogenic amines - associate risk among biogenic amines in food and beverages – obser[...]
Department of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology
Organisation / Company University of Teramo Department Department of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
This postdoctoral project will focus onthe food and beverage quality through a well-known class of compounds: the biogenic amines (BAs). BAs are recognized as a risk factor for the health of consumers. The main purpose of this project is to determine how much people are exposed to the risk of being intoxicated by the everyday diet and association of foods with the presence of BAs.

Little literature was produced on this topic, and even from a clinical point of view, little information is available for both the scientific community and people. Recent data suggest how not suspected BAs are any way involved in intoxications or allergies since symptoms are conducible to these pathologies. Today, BAs intoxication is mostly related to a little class of fermented products or fresh animal origin food, while research constantly gives us a richer database of new sources of vegetable origin from all over the world.

However, up today the legal limits are set only for histamine in fishes and fishery products
The research will address the following three key questions:
to study on not suspected source of BAs, as potentially involved in intoxications or allergies
to determine how much people are exposed to the risk of being intoxicated
to extend the legal limits, since they are set only for histamine in fishes and fishery products
The project aims to:
advance knowledge in life science and biological science;
introduce innovative theoretical and/or methodological perspectives;
strengthen interdisciplinary and international approaches;
contribute to addressing relevant scientific and societal challenges.
How will you carry out your work?
Methodologically, the project will adoptan integrated and multidisciplinary approach combining:
The redaction of a consistent database of items (food and beverages) by means of ultra-high efficiency liquid chromatography (HPLC) official method.
The assessment of an  ad hoc  HPLC method for unexplored matrices.
Data management and all statistical procedures will be carried out on a dataset of adequate numbers of observations and quantitative and qualitative variables. Before any statistical analysis, the quantitative variables of the dataset will be scaled using the min-max transformation. Multivariate statistical classification was performed using partial least square discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and support vector machine (SVM).
The assessment of the exposure to biogenic amines will be carried out by the probabilistic estimation (Monte Carlo simulation technique with 10,000 iterations).
These methods will ensure scientific rigor, originality, and a high level of ambition.
The selected fellow will be encouraged to progressively develop an independent research profilewithin this framework.
Who will supervise you – and why is this strong mentoring?
The project will be supervised by  Prof. Maria Martuscelli   ,  an established researcher with strong international experience in Life Science (Biology And Biological Sciences). Prof. Martuscelli has an active research profile in biocompounds and system modelling with demonstrated expertise in food biotechnology, and is strongly engaged in international research networks.
The supervisor and the research group provide a stimulating and supportive environment, fostering scientific independence, excellence, and international exposure.
Why is UniTE a competitive host institution for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship?
The University of Teramo (UniTE) offers a highly structured and supportive environment for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows.
Selected candidates applying to the MSCA PF 2026 call will benefit from:
Full support from the UniTE MSCA Desk throughout the entire pre-award phase ;
Dedicated proposal training (MSCA PF Master Class) ;
Two-step professional proposal review (sequential reviews before submission) .
Funded fellows will also benefit from:
Full support from the UniTE MSCA Desk for the post-award phase;
A tailored welcome and mobility support service (arrival, departure, and administrative procedures);
Access to databases, laboratories, chemical and technological equipements
Opportunities for collaboration withwith European and extra EU universities leader in this research field to strengthen the fellow’s international profile;
UniTE is strongly committed to Open Science, Gender Equality, research integrity, and high-quality doctoral and postdoctoral training.
Are you the ideal candidate for this fellowship?
We welcome applications from outstanding early-career researchers who:
hold a PhD inPhD in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related fields;
have a strong research background in statistical analysis ;
demonstrate excellent academic writing skills in English;
are motivated to develop an independent and…