Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Little Rock, United States
Commensurate
On-site
Food safety regulation
Supply-chain coordination
Value-added product development
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Food Systems and Food Safety to lead projects in the Department of Horticulture. The role involves outreach, technical assistance, and research related to food safety and systems development, with a focus on supporting local farms and food businesses
Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader and collaborate on local, regional, and safe foods initiatives, providing outreach and education to Arkansas farms and food businesses.
Key responsibilities include strengthening resilient food systems infrastructure, supporting local food supply chain coordination, value-added processing, and home-based food business startup efforts.
The role involves conducting applied research, developing educational materials, preparing conference proposals, and contributing to grant-funded projects focused on food safety and value-added product development.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Food Systems and Food Safety to lead projects in the Department of Horticulture. The role involves outreach, technical assistance, and research related to food safety and systems development, with a focus on supporting local farms and food businesses.
Salary
Commensurate
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
food safety regulation
supply-chain coordination
value-added product development
food systems development initiatives
training and technical assistance
Nice-to-have
work-life balance
resilient food systems infrastructure
small and beginning farms
expanding access to local markets
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data management, and email programs
Strong technical competence in food safety and specialty crop production
Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentations
Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Grant-funded position, continued employment contingent upon future funding