University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate; not specified; benefits eligible
Food safety regulation
Supply-chain coordination
Value-added product development
The Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader collaborating on food systems and food safety initiatives, providing outreach and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses
Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader collaborating on food systems and food safety initiatives, providing outreach and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses.
Key responsibilities include coordinating workshops, leading project implementation, supporting resilient food systems infrastructure, and assisting entrepreneurs in navigating regulations for home-based food businesses.
This grant-funded position requires a Ph.D. and involves applied research, proposal development, curriculum contribution, and educational material creation, with continued employment contingent upon securing future funding.
Matching Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader collaborating on food systems and food safety initiatives, providing outreach and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses.
Salary
Commensurate; Not specified; Benefits Eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Food safety regulation
Supply-chain coordination
Value-added product development
Home-based food business startup
FSMA Produce Safety Rule grower training
Nice-to-have
Work-life balance
Initiative and sound judgment
Collaborative work environment
Responsiveness to needs
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
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States