Research Scientist - Food Science Department (UTIA) - 24000000LV
Research Scientist – Department of Food Science A full-time research scientist position is available to provide professional and technical lead support of the flavor science and natural products chemistry program in the food science department. This role functions as both an independent researcher and collaborator on interdisciplinary research initiatives and serve as the lead contact responsible for new and existing projects developed under the umbrella of the larger aroma chemistry and natural products (NPs) research program. The candidate for this role needs to express a strong interest in aroma and natural products chemistry. A portion of the research will focus on managing existing projects and the development of new agricultural waste stream utilization research initiatives including lignan de-polymerization and subsequent microbial biotransformation of the resulting NPs for the flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. The role is expected to spend a significant effort on conducting original research and developing proposals for external funding including NSF, USDA, and industry sponsored projects, including the development of new areas of direction for investigation. This position is expected to develop and lead new research initiatives and collaborative teams, independently design program-level experiments, successfully generate external funding, and communicate to the scientific community in the form of conferences and peer-reviewed publications. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding of the grant and satisfactory performance. If the funding for this position ends, this appointment will terminate on the last day of the grant contract.
Description
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required Education/Experience : Preferred Experience: Interested applicants should apply at http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment/ and attach 1) a cover letter stating their research experience, interests and possible starting date, 2) their CV, and 3) the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references.
Qualifications
Job
Research Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Food Science Research
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture
Job Posting
Mar 25, 2024, 9:25:57 AM
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