I. Position Information
Working Title

Project Associate-Food Science and Technology – Blacksburg, VA

Role Title

Posting Number

0110368

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution and ranked eighth nationally among public universities in The Princeton Review's 'Best Value Colleges' for 2011, is committed to the mission of teaching, research and community outreach. Serving a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8,000+ faculty and staff in the U.S. and around the world, Virginia Tech's core foundation is reflected in its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Virginia Tech is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff.

Position Summary

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; contribute to management of sensory evaluation experiments; contribute to processing and packaging of beverages and foods for experiments.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Employment Conditions

Must have a criminal background check

Describe Other:

Employment Comments

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.

How to Apply for this Job

For further information and to apply for this position, please visit www.jobs.vt.edu, and search on Posting #0110368.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Employee Category

Special Research Faculty

Appointment Type

Restricted

If restricted or temporary, enter end date

05/14/2012

FLSA Status:

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Faculty Rank

Project Associate

Tenure Status (Faculty Only)

Non-Tenure Track

Academic Year or Calendar Year

Calendar Year

Percent Employment

Full Time

If part time, enter Percent Time

Pay Band (Staff Jobs Only)

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Advertised Pay Range (Enter amount or "Commensurate with Experience")

Commensurate with experience

Department

Food Science and Technology

College / Sr. Management

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Work Location

Blacksburg

Location, if not Blacksburg:

Work Schedule:

Typical Research Faculty Schedule

II. Search Plan
Job Posting Date

05-06-2011

Review Begin Date

05-20-2011

Job Close Date
(if applicable)

Restricted to university employees only?

No

Documents that must be associated with this posting

Resume/Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
List of References

Quick Link

listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193318

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.  

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