Job Summary

• The successful candidate will provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses, community stakeholders, and county extension agents regarding food safety regulation, practices, audits/inspections, value-added product development, and supply-chain coordination, while also supporting broader food systems development initiatives.
• This position will play a key role in strengthening resilient food systems infrastructure across Arkansas by supporting local food supply chain coordination, value-added processing, and home-based food business startup efforts.
• The Post Doc will assist in developing and implementing training and technical assistance for stakeholders working across the food value chain, with an emphasis on small and beginning farms and food businesses and expanding access to local and regional markets.

Matching Summary

Salary

Commensurate

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Public Health, Food Safety, Horticulture, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage programs
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data management, and email programs
• Strong technical competence in food safety, pathogens affecting produce and manufactured foods, and specialty crop production
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentations
• Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Responsiveness to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, and clientele

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