Post Doctoral Research Associate in Food Chemistry

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will work in the Analytical Protein Chemistry program of Dr. Samira Feyzi. The postdoc will focus on conducting and developing research on proteins, especially plant and/or dairy proteins. The position requires decision making, problem solving, and method development skills on protein extraction optimization, purification, fractionation, characterization, binding properties, modification, and application in food systems. Also, a solid knowledge and research experience on chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC/MS, GC/MS-O) and proteomics is required. This appointment involves developing instrumental methods for enhancing proteins, functionalities and application in food products. Experience and willingness to learn Proteomics and/or flavoramics, chromatography, and spectroscopy methods, instruments, and software are required. The postdoctoral research associate will work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well. Candidates should be well-organized, capable of multitasking, and experienced in working in research labs with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position will initially be available for 1 year with renewal based on availability of fundings and satisfactory performance. Candidate must have obtained a PhD prior to the hire date.

Requirements

• PhD in Food Science or a closely related field
• Solid knowledge and research experience on chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC/MS, GC/MS-O) and proteomics.
• Experience and willingness to learn Proteomics and/or flavoramics, chromatography, and spectroscopy methods, instruments, and software.
• Well-organized, capable of multitasking, and experienced in working in research labs with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have obtained a PhD prior to the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Food Chemistry/ Food Analysis
• Experience in proteomics and flavoromics
• Experience in protein characterization using chromatography (HPLC; LC-MS; GC-MS; GC-MS/O), spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, CD, and fluorescence), texture analyzer, rheometer
• Experience in amino acid profile analysis
• Knowledge of proteins interactions with other food macro or micro molecules
• Research and/or industry work experience in protein ingredients
• Lab management experience and skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting and developing research on proteins, especially plant and/or dairy proteins.
• Protein extraction optimization, purification, fractionation, characterization, binding properties, modification, and application in food systems.
• Developing instrumental methods for enhancing proteins, functionalities and application in food products.
• Working with undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits

• Vibrant work environment
• Workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree