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Working Title
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Associate-Food Science and Technology
0100395
Design
and implementation of laboratory experiments to elucidate
photochemical reactions in food and beverage systems and the effect
of packaging materials; analysis and interpretation of experimental
results; communication of project results and interpretation (oral,
written skills) and preparation of reports for funding group(s),
abstracts, manuscripts, and technical posters; supervising graduate
and/or undergraduate researchers working on the project;
assisting/contributing to proposal writing for seeking related
funding opportunities; other responsibilities in support of
research activities within laboratory group.
MS
with significant experience in preferred skill areas: analytical
experience with HPLC, demonstrated experience in experimental
design and statistical analyses, manuscript and proposal writing
skills, supervisory and communication skills.
PhD
in food science, biochemistry, analytical chemistry or related
fields.
Preferred Skills: analytical experience with HPLC, demonstrated
experience in experimental design and statistical analyses,
manuscript and proposal writing skills, supervisory and
communication skills.
Additional preferred skills include:
-Demonstrated creativity, independence and high motivation
-Good communication skills.
-Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well
as with a research group
-Evidence of good project management and laboratory management
skills
-Evidence of developing publications based on individual research
-Ability to work under limited supervision
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with all levels of personnel in the organization
Contact:
Dr. Susan E. Duncan, Ph.D., R.D., Professor, Department of Food
Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061;
540-231-6806; duncans@vt.edu.
Please
visit the Virginia Tech website at http://www.vt.edu/careers/
posting #0100395
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