Research Associate - Food Science/Biochemistry

Description:

The research associate will participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies; monitor expenditure of research funds with PI; develop, update and revise standard operating procedures; perform training duties; attend and participate in meetings, conferences and training groups; and assist in supervising student research. The position will also assist in the development of proposals to funding agencies; develop and supervise the development of methods, techniques, and instrumentation needed to carry out research projects and results; analyze and evaluate research results; write progress reports and final reports on completion of research projects; and author and co-author manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at professional meetings and other duties as assigned.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today's needs while keeping an eye on the future. With programs and expertise in such areas as biotechnology, agricultural and biosystems engineering, natural resources management, waste management, and food microbiology, the A&T College of Agriculture grows concurrently with the demand for qualified graduates. Our four academic departments are the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students will find a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, research and field work.
Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world.

Internal job number: 009055

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have earned a Master's or Ph.D. in food science, biochemistry or closely related field. Research experience in food chemistry, food biochemistry, food analysis and enzyme technology is essential. Analytical skills such as experience with HPLC, LC-MS, Immunoassays are highly desirable. Experience in laboratory management is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as ability to work cooperatively with other members as a team.

Preferred:

- Two years' post-doctoral research experience
- Experience obtaining independent external research funding

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

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