Assistant
Professor - Food Safety Microbiologist - Fresh Produce - Stillwater, OK
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Oklahoma State University
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Location:
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Stillwater, OK
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Category:
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Faculty - Agriculture - Food Science
Faculty - Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Posted:
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03/17/2009
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Application Due:
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Open Until Filled
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Type:
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Full Time
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The National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and
Agricultural Biosecurity (NIMFFAB) at Oklahoma State University conducts
research, addresses policy issues, provides education and training and
participates in outreach activities to address national needs related to
safeguarding the nation's plant and food resources. This 11-month,
tenure-track position (80% research; 20% teaching) will include an
appointment to the NIMFFAB faculty and be affiliated administratively with a
departmental home, to be decided, within the OSU Division of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources (Plant Pathology, Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology, Horticulture, or other) The incumbent will have outstanding
opportunities for collaboration with faculty in OSU's Robert Kerr Food and
Agricultural Products Center (FAPC). More information about this position,
the NIMFFAB, DASNR, FAPC, and Oklahoma State University, can be found at
http://www2.dasnr.okstate.edu, http://www.ento.okstate.edu/NIMFFAB, and
http://www.fapc.okstate.edu.
Research: Develop a strong, independent, externally funded, nationally
recognized research program food contaminating microbes and/or the
colonization of fresh produce by human pathogens. Work should relate to
mechanisms of microbial contamination, environmental influences, patterns of
pathogen dissemination and movement, pathogen detection and strain
discrimination, diagnostics, and/or epidemiological modeling, using systems
related to crops and plant resources. Apply state of the art food safety technologies
to new national needs in food security and forensic applications. Teaching:
Teach a graduate course in area of expertise related to food safety and
security, to be offered on an annual basis and/or via distance education
methods for use by traditional and non-traditional students. Contribute to
undergraduate and graduate courses on agricultural biosecurity. Train and
mentor graduate students.
Requirements/Qualifications: Earned doctorate in food safety, microbiology,
biochemistry, molecular biology, plant pathology or closely related field.
Preference given to candidates having significant postdoctoral experience, a
strong record of publications and grants, teaching experience, and
outstanding oral and written communication skills. Because of security
issues, preference also given to US citizens; security checks and clearances
may be required for some work with government and/or private industry
contracts. Ability to work in a multicultural setting and create an
environment that fosters diversity and collegiality. Send a letter describing
interest and qualifications for the position; a detailed curriculum vitae;
reprints of up to 5 relevant publications; a 1-2 page statement of research
interests and their relationship to the NIMFABB mission; a 1-2 page statement
of teaching interests to include a sample class schedule for a graduate
course in food safety and microbial forensics; official transcripts for all
university degrees, noting the date of the Ph.D.; and names and contact
information of four references.
Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2009 and the position will
remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
Send applications to Ms. Barbara Brown, Department of Entomology and Plant
Pathology, 127 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,
OK 74078. email: barbara.brown10@okstate.edu.
For specific questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Jacqueline
Fletcher, Chair, Search and Screening Committee, Director, NIMFABB, phone:
405-744-9948, fax: 405-744-6039; email: jacqueline.fletcher@okstate.edu.
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify
employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.
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Ms. Barbara Brown
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Oklahoma State University
127 Noble Research Center
Stillwater, OK 74078
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Email Address:
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barbara.brown10@okstate.edu
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