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Assistant Professor
of Chemical Food Safety School of Food
Science, University of Idaho University
of Idaho – Assistant Professor of Chemical Food Safety (70% research and 30% teaching, 9
month tenure-track position) in the School of Food Science. The successful
applicant will develop a nationally recognized, externally funded, innovative
research program within the general area of chemical food safety, teach
undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise undergraduate and graduate
students. Areas of research may include developing new knowledge to reduce
risk of undesirable/toxic components in food, such as allergens and xenobiotics; developing approaches (such as biosensor and
nanotechnological techniques) to identify and
quantify compounds of emerging interest including naturally occurring
toxicants, contaminants, or intentional adulterants; exploring mechanisms of
action for chemicals of food safety interest at the molecular, biochemical,
cellular and physiological levels of interaction with a view to developing
novel biomarkers using molecular approaches and toxicogenomics;
exploring the relationship between toxicity and efficacy of bioactive
compounds food; exploring food, drug, and supplement interactions; and
exploring food sensitivity, food intolerance, food allergy mechanism of
action in a biomedical or biochemical context. The incumbent will build
collaborative relationships with other scientists both within and outside of
the university and establish a cooperative relationship with the regional
food industry. Required: Earned Ph.D. in Food Science,
Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related field; Research
specialization in a specific area of food chemical safety; Demonstrated
ability to plan, conduct and publish innovative high quality research and
attract significant extramural funding in specialty area; Demonstrated
ability to publish research in major refereed journals; Evidence of strong
oral and written communications skills. Preferred: Demonstrated high quality university
teaching experience; Demonstrated ability to recruit, advise and mentor
students and others; Demonstrate ability to cooperate and work with faculty
teams on interdisciplinary research projects; Successful postdoctoral
experience; Evidence of grant submissions and awards; Demonstrated knowledge
and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse
cultures, backgrounds and ideologies. To apply visit: http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources/Applicants.
Complete the online application including 1) letter of qualification
addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications, 2) 1-2 page
statement outlining your proposed research goals and program direction, 3) curriculum
vita, and 4) four letters of reference from individuals able to address your
qualifications relative to this position. Screening will begin |
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