University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate; not specified; yes
Food safety regulation
Supply-chain coordination
Value-added product development
The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader, providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses regarding food safety, value-added product development, and supply-chain coordination
Job Summary
The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader, providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses regarding food safety, value-added product development, and supply-chain coordination.
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 University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Matching Summary
The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader, providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses regarding food safety, value-added product development, and supply-chain coordination.
Salary
Commensurate; Not specified; Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
food safety regulation
supply-chain coordination
value-added product development
stakeholder engagement
food systems development
Nice-to-have
work-life balance
vibrant work environment
initiative and sound judgment
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