Post Doc Fellow

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate; not specified; yes
Food safety regulation and practices
Supply-chain coordination
Value-added product development
The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader and collaborate on food safety initiatives, providing outreach and education to Arkansas farms and food businesses

Job Summary

  • The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader and collaborate on food safety initiatives, providing outreach and education to Arkansas farms and food businesses.
  • This position will play a key role in strengthening resilient food systems infrastructure across Arkansas by supporting local food supply chain coordination and value-added processing.
  • The role involves conducting applied research, preparing conference proposals, developing educational materials, and contributing to grant-funded projects focused on food safety and value-added product development.

Matching Summary

The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader and collaborate on food safety initiatives, providing outreach and education to Arkansas farms and food businesses.

Salary

Commensurate; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Food safety regulation and practices
  • Supply-chain coordination
  • Value-added product development
  • Home-based food business startup
  • FSMA Produce Safety Rule grower training

Nice-to-have

  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Vibrant work environment
  • Initiative and sound judgment
  • Work independently and collaboratively

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Public Health, Food Safety, Horticulture, or related field
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage programs
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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