Post Doc Fellow

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate
On-site
Food safety regulation
Food systems development
Value-added product development
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Horticulture, focusing on food systems and food safety. The role involves outreach, education, and technical assistance related to food safety regulations and practices, primarily targeting Arkansas farms and food businesses

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Associate will provide 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 and value-added processing.
  • The successful candidate will coordinate and host food safety and food system workshops, conduct applied research, and develop educational materials.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Horticulture, focusing on food systems and food safety. The role involves outreach, education, and technical assistance related to food safety regulations and practices, primarily targeting Arkansas farms and food businesses.

Salary

Commensurate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • food safety regulation
  • food systems development
  • value-added product development
  • supply-chain coordination
  • food safety and food system workshops

Nice-to-have

  • work-life balance
  • resilient food systems infrastructure
  • home-based food business startup

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
  • On-farm or field experience with specialty crop growers or food manufacturing
  • Certifications in FSMA Produce Safety Rule or Preventive Controls for Human Food
  • Experience in grants management and writing

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter