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I.
Position Information
Working Title
Project
Associate-Food Science and Technology
Role
Title
Posting
Number
0100395
About
Virginia Tech
Position
Summary
Design
and implementation of laboratory experiments to elucidate
photochemical reactions in food and beverage systems and the effect
of packaging materials; analysis and interpretation of experimental
results; communication of project results and interpretation (oral,
written skills) and preparation of reports for funding group(s),
abstracts, manuscripts, and technical posters; supervising graduate
and/or undergraduate researchers working on the project;
assisting/contributing to proposal writing for seeking related
funding opportunities; other responsibilities in support of
research activities within laboratory group.
Required
Qualifications
MS
with significant experience in preferred skill areas: analytical
experience with HPLC, demonstrated experience in experimental
design and statistical analyses, manuscript and proposal writing
skills, supervisory and communication skills.
Preferred
Qualifications
PhD
in food science, biochemistry, analytical chemistry or related
fields.
Preferred Skills: analytical experience with HPLC, demonstrated
experience in experimental design and statistical analyses,
manuscript and proposal writing skills, supervisory and
communication skills.
Additional preferred skills include:
-Demonstrated creativity, independence and high motivation
-Good communication skills.
-Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well
as with a research group
-Evidence of good project management and laboratory management
skills
-Evidence of developing publications based on individual research
-Ability to work under limited supervision
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with all levels of personnel in the organization
Employment
Conditions
Describe
Other:
Employment
Comments
Contact:
Dr. Susan E. Duncan, Ph.D., R.D., Professor, Department of Food
Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061;
540-231-6806; duncans@vt.edu.
How
to Apply for this Job
Please
visit the Virginia Tech website at http://www.vt.edu/careers/
posting #0100395
fill out faculty application
Employee
Category
Special
Research Faculty
Appointment
Type
Restricted
If
restricted or temporary, enter end date
02/15/2011
FLSA
Status:
Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime
Faculty
Rank
Project
Associate
Tenure
Status (Faculty Only)
Non-Tenure
Track
Academic
Year or Calendar Year
Calendar
Year
Percent
Employment
Part
Time
If
part time, enter Percent Time
80
Pay Band (Staff Jobs Only)
View band range
Advertised
Pay Range (Enter amount or "Commensurate with
Experience")
Department
Food
Science and Technology
College
/ Sr. Management
College
of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Work
Location
Blacksburg
Location,
if not Blacksburg:
Work
Schedule:
32
hours a week
II.
Search Plan
Job Posting Date
08-05-2010
Review
Begin Date
08-19-2010
Job
Close Date
(if applicable)
Restricted
to university employees only?
No
Documents
that must be associated with this posting
Resume/Curriculum
Vita
Cover Letter
List of References
Quick
Link
listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=191761
Virginia
Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in
that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women,
minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals
with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should notify the hiring department by the application
deadline.
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