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Asst. Prof. in
Postharvest Biology and Food Safety – UC Davis Research focus on
postharvest plant biology with emphasis on the influence of plant biology of
produce or other plant based foods upon associated microbiota,
including human pathogens; research on unexplored aspects of plant/microbiota phyllosphere
interactions. Develop improved handling strategies in food
availability, safety, and defense. Work with academic and industrial
contacts to apply knowledge of plant-microbial interactions to optimize
postharvest management strategies under different environmental conditions.
Identify key phenotypic or molecular traits that could improve handling
strategies and food safety. Conduct mission oriented research and
outreach of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station;
expected to operate well in multi-disciplinary teams focused on the
development of practical solutions to critical issues related to food safety
and postharvest handling of specialty crops grown in California and across
the world; expected to contribute to teaching of core courses in the
Plant Sciences undergraduate curriculum and to develop new courses in their
area of expertise; teach at the graduate level within her/his area of
research expertise in the Horticulture and Agronomy, Plant Biology, Food
Science, Microbiology and/or International Agricultural Development Graduate
Groups. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
; participate in departmental, college, and campus committees and
interact with state, regional and national organizations as appropriate. TO APPLY: Register online
at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu Please
include statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae,
publication list, copies of 3 of your most important research publications,
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if within 5 years of either
degree), and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least
five professional references. For technical or administrative questions
regarding the application process please email plantsciences@ucdavis.edu. Review
of the applications will begin April 18, 2012. The position will remain open until
filled.
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