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Assistant Professor - Postharvest Biology and Food
Safety : Davis , United States Employer: University
of California, Davis Website: Location: ·
Davis
, CA, United States Type: Posted: March 29, 2012 Expires: May 28, 2012 Requisition number: None Science
jobs from University of California, Davis: job description Assistant Professor – Postharvest
Biology and Food Safety Research will 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. This research is recognized to have significant
applied potential for developing improved handling strategies in food
availability, safety, and defense; significant opportunities exist for
fundamental research on unexplored aspects of plant/microbiota
phyllosphere interactions. Research goals include
working with academic and industrial contacts to apply knowledge of
plant-microbial interactions to optimize postharvest management strategies
under different environmental conditions, working with molecular/cellular
biologists to identify key phenotypic or molecular traits that could improve
handling strategies and food safety. Candidate is expected to 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. Advising and mentoring of undergraduate and
graduate students is expected. Candidate will collaborate with other
scientists at UC Davis, Cooperative Extension specialists, farm advisors and
researchers from other universities and agencies to address the mission of
the department, college and Agricultural Experiment Station; expected to
participate in departmental, college, and campus committees and interact with
state, regional and national organizations as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent level of
experience in plant physiology, plant biology, postharvest biology, plant
microbial interactions or related fields. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications
and experience. TO APPLY: Candidates should begin the
application process by registering 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 18st, 2012. The position will remain
open until filled. Dr. Daniel J Kliebenstein,
Chair, Search Committee “UC Davis is an affirmative
action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a
diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply,
including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities." Don't forget to mention Nature jobs
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