Research Scientist

Research Scientist

This Research Scientist position will provide leadership for and conduct experiments, molecular dynamics simulations, as well as manage data for lab experiments related to chemical and biochemical effects of electric field and other advanced food, biological and environmental processes. It is expected that the Research Scientist will serve as Principal Investigator and develop, submit, and manage grant projects to support their salary and others on the research team; coordinate and execute the collection and analysis of data; perform extensive literature reviews; write manuscripts and project reports. The Research Scientist will work with the supervisor and collaborating faculty members to generate progress updates and final reports of various projects; write journal papers; assist with graduate student mentoring and training on experimental procedures and publications; assist with proposal writing and other administrative work.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct lab and field experiments, molecular dynamics simulations, and manage data related to chemical and biochemical effects of electric field and other advanced food, biological and environmental processes
• Generate progress updates and final reports of various research projects studying chemical and biochemical effects of electric field and other advanced food, biological and environmental processes; write journal papers/publications; presentations at professional and outreach meetings; assist with proposal writing and the other administrative work
• Serve as Principal Investigator and develop, submit, and manage grant project to support their salary and others on the research team
• Assist with daily and long-term management of projects in conjunction with supervisor and lab personnel and Post-Doctoral researchers
• Serve as a supportive mentor for students (undergraduate and graduate), post doctoral researchers, and collaborate with various levels of Laboratory personnel to manage the lab, including safety protocols.

Minimum Education Required

Doctorate (Academic) with a Major in chemistry or food science & technology, and experience in chemistry, including molecular dynamics simulations.

Required Qualifications

Ability to communicate and participate in a team setting. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge to conduct chemical, biochemical and engineering-related research on foods.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in a postdoctoral position; strong and proven background in molecular dynamics simulations; experience working with novel preservation technologies such as ohmic heating and moderate electric field processing; knowledge of enzyme inactivation kinetics desired; experience designing experiments and analyzing data.

Location:

Agricultural Engineering Building (0298)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.