Postdoctoral Researcher Biotransformation (SK)

The Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry at McGill University is seeking applications to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher position under the supervision of Dr. Salwa Karboune:

Postdoctoral Researcher - Position in Biotransformation of a Biomass into Added Value Functional Ingredients

[1 year renewable for another year – maximum 2 years]

Position summary/responsibilities:

Proposed project title: T he development of innovative approaches for the biotransformation of food processing by-products into added-value functional ingredients.

The objective of this project is to develop innovative processes to generate highly added value functional ingredients from food-processing by-products. The targeted functional ingredients include carbohydrate-based polymers, phenolic acid-based antioxidants, glycoproteins and peptides. These natural ingredients can be either added directly to foods or incorporated into packaging systems.

In this context, the Postdoctoral Researcher will:

• Conduct chemical analyses of the biomasses in terms of composition and structural properties
• Develop and optimize enzymatic biotransformations to generate bioactive molecules
• Characterize the chemical profiles and the structural properties of bioactive molecules by LC-MS, NMR and others
• Assess various functional properties of bioactive molecules

The Functional Food Ingredients and Biocatalysis Laboratory combines enzyme technology, food chemistry and bioactivity to address multidisciplinary challenges related to the development of a biocatalytic platform based on a novel enzymatic activity. The Laboratory is part of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, one of the eleven faculties of McGill University, and is at the forefront in applied bioscience, nutritional and environmental sciences research and teaching. The candidate will be provided with research space in this laboratory and the resources to perform his/her research. The Functional Food Ingredients and Biocatalysis Laboratory is equipped with all the necessary instruments for this project (including UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS, HPSEC; HPAEC, Spectrophotometer, FPLC, etc.).

We offer a dynamic and international working environment. Team work is our culture. Research group and individual project meetings are held bi-weekly, alternatively.

Qualifications:

Please refer to McGill’s requirements on postdoctoral appointments, www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs, for conditions and additional information on the status of the position. (In Quebec, a Postdoctoral Fellow is a full-time student status and trainee category, and the Ministère de l'Education, Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche (MESRS) stipulates that all postdocs must be registered on a university student registration system.) Please note that non-Canadian postdoctoral fellows must have valid Citizenship or an Immigration Canada (CIC) work permit to legally work in Canada.

Education / Experience:

We are searching for an enthusiastic candidate with a strong interest in functional food ingredients. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree in a related field (food chemistry, food science, food biocatalysis, etc.)
• Strong proven background (published work in peer-reviewed journals) in food chemistry, food science, and food bioscience
• Proficiency in different areas of food biotransformation, food analysis, chromatography, high-resolution mass spectrometry and data analysis
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English

The initial position is for one year. Depending on the performance in the first year and the research interests of the candidate, the fellowship is renewable for another year (total maximum 2 years).

Annual Salary : $40,000.00 negotiable

Hours Per Week : 35 (Full time)

Position start date:   October 1, 2021

Position end date:   September 30, 2022

Location: Macdonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Road, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, Canada, H9X 3V9

Supervisor: Dr. Salwa Karboune, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Research)

Posting Period: To August 31, 2021, or until position is filled.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required (as one PDF document):

- cover letter speaking to relevant coursework, research skills and interests, and what research the candidate hopes to pursue in the lab

- curriculum vitae

- the names and contact information of three referees.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in Workday: 

https://www.mcgill.ca/r2r/files/r2r/workday-guide_for_candidates-en.pdf

Guide on how to apply for external applicants:

https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers

Guide on how to apply for internal applicants (currently employed at McGill University):

https://wd3.myworkday.com/mcgill/d/home.htmld

Inquiries can be made to Dr. Salwa Karboune, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ([email protected] )

Annual Salary:

(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $34,611.00

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

MacdonaldStewart Bld

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

07/29/2021

Position End Date:

09/30/2022

Deadline to Apply:

08/31/2021

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] or 514-398-3711.