Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

FAES | Food Science and Technology

The candidate (100% research) is expected to carry out these duties:

• Independently completes advanced research related to microbial safety of food, particularly covering food decontamination, microbial biofilms, and antimicrobial resistance.
• Helps in developing fundable proposals, leading to research projects that advance current scientific knowledge.
• Assist other lab members accomplish their research tasks efficiently.
• Prepares research findings as publications in high-impact journals.
• Present research findings to broad audience in national and international scientific meetings, and when needed to discipline’s stakeholders.

Additional Information:

Required knowledge

• Capable of applying advanced knowledge that improves the safety of food.
• Ability to develop solutions to challenges that are facing the food industry, particularly in the food safety arena.
• Have the vision to positively impact the future of our discipline.

Educational level and experience

• Ph. D. degree in food science, food engineering, microbiology, or related fields.
• Two years (at least) of research experience in microbiology-related laboratories.

Location:

Howlett Hall (0295)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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