Postdoctoral Research Associate

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with qualifications + experience; not...
Engineering methods in rice processing
Modeling and simulations
Optimizing post-harvest operations
The selected candidate will contribute to the advancement of engineering methods in rice processing, focusing on modeling, simulations, and optimizing post-harvest operations

Job Summary

  • The selected candidate will contribute to the advancement of engineering methods in rice processing, focusing on modeling, simulations, and optimizing post-harvest operations.
  • Research will emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability, automation, and the production of high-quality, safe commodities and co-products.
  • The role also involves developing methods to assess the physical and chemical properties of various rice cultivars and analyzing how these attributes influence rice behavior during post-harvest operations and end-use processing.

Matching Summary

The selected candidate will contribute to the advancement of engineering methods in rice processing, focusing on modeling, simulations, and optimizing post-harvest operations.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • engineering methods in rice processing
  • modeling and simulations
  • optimizing post-harvest operations
  • energy efficiency and sustainability
  • physical and chemical properties assessment

Nice-to-have

  • vibrant work environment
  • healthy work-life balance
  • automation in commodity production

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering
  • Food Science or related field
  • research experience in grain or rice processing

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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