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Assistant Professor of Food Science in
Molecular Food Safety Microbiology
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Job Description Molecular Food Safety Microbiologist,
Fayetteville, AR Position: Assistant Professor
of Food Science in Molecular Food Safety Microbiology, 12-month, tenure-track
position; 75% Research; 15% Teaching; 10% Service. Position with appointment in
the Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas. Responsibilities: Develop a nationally
competitive and independent research program in molecular food safety, food
microbiology and gastrointestinal microbiology. Focus areas may include
microbiome analysis and characterization, microbial
physiology and pathogenesis, microbial ecology in food systems, intervention
technologies and risk assessment of bacterial pathogens of foods.
Conduct collaborative research as part of faculty multidisciplinary team for
implementing farm to fork solutions to reduce foodborne pathogens in a wide
range of food production systems. The candidate will provide expertise
and interface with industry partners and other stakeholders including
retailers, consumers and various government agencies. The candidate
will also be expected to contribute to the department's food safety outreach
programs, recruit and advise graduate students, supervise undergraduate
research, and secure extramural funding from a variety of sources including
Federal, State, private and industry sources. Salary and Benefits: Salary will depend
upon qualifications and will be nationally competitive. Benefits
available include group medical insurance, dental insurance, group and
individual life insurance, long-term disability insurance, workers'
compensation, non-contributory retirement (UofA
makes all contributions), voluntary retirement programs, sick leave, annual
leave, paid holidays and administrative leave days, unemployment
compensation, educational waivers, and use of University Services. Application Deadline: Review of
applications will begin on March 1st, 2012 and will continue until a
qualified candidate is identified. Application: The Fayetteville
campus of the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates who have the
ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural
goals of the University. Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of
application, 2) a curriculum vitae detailing education background qualifications,
experience, and publications, 3) a one-page statement of research plans and
goals, 4) a one-page statement of teaching plans plus a proposed course
syllabus with course objectives and deliverables, 4) transcripts of all
college course work, and 5) names and contact information (including e-mail
addresses) of three individuals who will serve as references. Send all
materials to: Dr. Steven Ricke, Chair, C/O Dianne Saffire Department of Food
Science • 2650 N Young Ave. • University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone: (479) 575-4455
• FAX: (479) 575-6936 Inquiries should be
addressed to the search committee chair, Steven Ricke,
sricke@uark.edu or Jean-Francois Meullenet,
Professor and Head, Department of Food Science, jfmeull@uark.edu Job Requirements Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate
in Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Food Microbiology or Food
Science with a focus on general food microbiology and/or molecular biology
related to food microbiology and its application in foods and/or food
components. The applicant must have demonstrated excellence in effective oral
and written communication skills as well as documented teaching experience. Desired Qualifications: Experience in
successful grant-writing and food safety/food microbiology experiences such
as working in the food industry and/or regulatory/governmental agencies are
highly desirable. Post doctorate experience in a Microbiology,
Cellular and Molecular Biology, Food Microbiology or Food Safety laboratory
will be considered a plus. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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