Post Doc-Valorization of Ice Cream and Dairy Waste

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
  

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to work on the biotransformation of dairy processing waste, particularly ice cream waste, into value-added products. The successful candidate will conduct research in laboratories at the Department of Food Science, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University . The duration of this full-time position is one year; renewal is possible depending on the performance of the candidate and the availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Understand the ice cream waste components to develop innovative and sustainable processes to recover and utilize the waste in new food and non-food applications.

• Conduct extensive research to bio-transform ice cream waste into value-added fat-, protein-, and carbohydrate-based products.

• Conduct extensive research to convert ice cream waste into biofuels and bioenergy via fermentation.

• Work in a multidisciplinary team and perform industrial collaborations.

Qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in fermentation, co-digestion, bioprocessing, biocatalysis, and agro-waste valorization. The candidate must have excellent communication skills to deliver research and must be able to interact effectively in a multi-disciplinary research environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates need to apply online at https://hr.psu.edu/careers , REQ_0000052698. Please include (1) a one-page cover letter describing background, research interests and goals; and (2) a CV detailing education, work experience, research skills, publications, and contact information of at least two references. For any questions, please contact Prof. Yi Zhang by email at [email protected] .

The successful candidate's anticipated start date is March 1, 2024. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Food Science, housed within the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State, is one of the premier food science programs in the world.  We are home to 25 faculty members focused on advanced research, teaching, and extension/outreach with a strong commitment to fostering diversity, equality, and inclusive excellence in all activities. The Department is also home to one of the largest and most reputable undergraduate programs in food science, and we take great pride in offering high quality, hands-on instruction to the next generation of food scientists.  Our culture is one of innovation, collaboration, kindness, and mutual respect.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

University Park, PA