Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate; not specified; benefits eligible
Food safety regulation
Supply-chain coordination
Outreach and education
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 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 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 and supply-chain coordination.
Salary
Commensurate; Not specified; Benefits Eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
food safety regulation
supply-chain coordination
outreach and education
stakeholder engagement
applied research
Nice-to-have
work-life balance
initiative and judgment
collaborative work environment
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
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States