Proposed Start Date:
As
soon as possible
Job Description:
Iowa State University seeks applications for a 9-month, tenure-track
faculty position in Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation in the
department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Qualified candidates at
the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor level will be considered. The
successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized
research program with strong extramural support in the bioeconomy
(biofuels and biobased products) and fermentation fields. Specific
research areas that fit most closely with departmental plans include
developing: fermentation technologies for converting grain,
lignocellulose and syngas for fuels and industrial chemicals; value-added
fermentation co-products; technologies that reduce costs, water use, and
energy in fermentation; fermentation technologies for new food and feed
ingredients with enhanced health and functional properties. The
successful candidate will be expected to participate and/or lead research
teams and coordinate integrated multidisciplinary projects; and will
conduct research in the ISU Fermentation Facility and fermentation
programs at the new Biomass Processing Facility of the BioCentury
Research Farm.
Required Qualifications:
Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Industrial/Food Microbiology, Food
Science/Engineering or closely related area, must be able to teach
fermentation and food processing related courses at the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
Associate Professor: In addition to the above requirements, a
demonstrated record of accomplishments in scholarship, including a
successful record of publication and external grant funding.
Professor: In addition to the above requirements, national
distinction in scholarship, as evident in the candidate's wide
recognition and outstanding contributions to the field or profession, and
demonstrated ability to create substantial externally funded research
programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
All ranks: Experience in industrial or food fermentation and/or
food processing; and experience in pilot plant research and development.
Associate/Professor ranks: Research and funding experience with
industry and government programs both domestic and international.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications
Special Conditions:
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the
university's verification of credentials and other information required
by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the
completion of a background check.
To ensure consideration, submit application by:
08/15/2009
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