Postdoctoral Scholar in Food and Nutrition

A postdoctoral research scholar position is available in the Food Safety and Quality Lab at Florida State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to (1) independently conduct research in food and nutrition; (2) train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students; (3) manage the lab, including placing orders for reagents and maintaining lab instrumentations; (4) develop manuscripts, conference presentations, and USDA reports for dissemination to the broader academic community; (5) assist in the identification of funding opportunities and writing of funding applications; (6) contribute to relevant teaching activities within the department; and (7) undertake any other duties relevant to the research.

Applicants should have a strong publication record and knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: food chemistry, food physicochemistry, immunochemistry, cell culture, and aptamer development. Candidates with a proven work ethic, publication record, leadership, and team-building skills will be given preference.

Application information & required materials:

(1)An application letter summarizing experience and career interest

(2)A curriculum vitae

(3)Contact information of three references

Candidates should submit these documents to [email protected]. The position will remain open until filled.

Salary and benefit:

The annual salary of a postdoctoral scholar follows the NIH postdoc scholar salary scale guidelines. For detailed information, please visit:

https://opda.fsu.edu/policies-and-hiring/information-fsu-postdoctoral-administrators-and-pis

Questions:

Please direct questions to Qinchun Rao ([email protected]).