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I. Position Information
Working Title
Project Associate-Food Science and Technology
Role Title
Posting Number
0100395
About Virginia Tech
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.
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
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
Please visit the Virginia Tech website at
http://www.vt.edu/careers/ posting #0100395
fill out faculty application
Employee Category
Special Research Faculty
Appointment Type
Restricted
If restricted or temporary, enter end date
02/15/2011
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
Part Time
If part time, enter Percent Time
80
Pay
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Advertised Pay Range (Enter amount or
"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:
32 hours a week
II. Search Plan
Job Posting Date
08-05-2010
Review Begin Date
08-19-2010
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=191761
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