Overall Purpose/Job
Objective:
This person will serve as project leader and cooperate with Dr. Hettiarachchy in protein chemistry, phenolics
and value-added uses. Experiments include protein extraction, modification,
functionality, value-added co-products, scale up and applications using
electrophoresis, column chromatography, HPLC, GCMS, DSC, ultrafiltratiion,
centrifugation, spray drying, freeze drying, amino acid analysis and other
analytical procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative
and be responsible for setting up and operating other analytical equipment,
conducting experiments, training undergraduate/graduate students with
techniques, writing manuscripts, grant proposals, reports and making
presentations. This person will assist in teaching food product development
and nutraceuticals and functional foods labs, as
needed.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely
related science with hands-on experience in protein chemistry, functionality
and functionality enhancement, Phenolics extraction
and testing extracts for antimicrobial and antioxidants, HPLC, GCMS, column
chromatography, ultrafiltration, biotechnology - fermentation, scaling
process and product application. Must be able to work as a team member and
independently on assigned tasks with minimum supervision. Excellent
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Experience in conducting research with alternate crops preferred. Industry
experience will be a plus.
Special Instructions
to Applicants:
Please attach cover letter, resume, publications, three letters of reference
and college transcripts. If you are unable to attach documents please contact
Jamie Bentley at bentley@uark.edu.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
Recruitment Contact
Information: NavamHettiarachchy
c/o Connie Tharel, ctharel@uark.edu
2650 N. Young Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
479-575-4605
