Description

 

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Department of Food Science at the University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, invites applications for the Post-doctoral Research Associate position under the direction of Dr. Jiajia Chen. The individual is expected to conduct fundamental and applied research in food process engineering, write grant proposals, prepare manuscripts for publications, assist in training and supervising graduate and undergraduate students, manage lab activities, and perform other academic duties as requested by the PI. Candidates are expected to have earned a Ph.D. in food science, agricultural engineering, or other related areas when the position starts. This is a full-time, regular position and is contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The benefits of full-time university employees are available.

The successful candidate must have strong research and publication records in one of the following areas:

Qualifications

 

Interested applicants should apply online at https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/  

Please include:

(1) An application letter summarizing experience and career interest, (2) A curriculum vitae, (3) the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and (4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts. 

Any inquiries about this position should be directed to Dr. Jiajia Chen through email (Jiajia.chen@utk.edu ). UT Food Engineering Website: https://foodengineering.tennessee.edu/

Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of the title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the educational amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the above address.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Food Science Research 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  Oct 26, 2022, 3:12:46 PM