Post Doc Fellow

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate
On-site
Food safety regulation
Food systems development
Technical assistance
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Food Systems and Food Safety to lead projects and collaborate on initiatives that enhance local food systems and food safety practices. The role involves outreach, education, and technical assistance for stakeholders in Arkansas, with a focus on supporting small farms and food businesses

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Associate will serve as a project leader and collaborate on the Local, Regional, and Safe Foods Team, providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to Arkansas farms and food businesses.
  • 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 role involves coordinating workshops, leading project implementation, conducting applied research, preparing conference proposals, and developing educational materials.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Food Systems and Food Safety to lead projects and collaborate on initiatives that enhance local food systems and food safety practices. The role involves outreach, education, and technical assistance for stakeholders in Arkansas, with a focus on supporting small farms and food businesses.

Salary

Commensurate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • food safety regulation
  • food systems development
  • technical assistance
  • stakeholder engagement
  • applied research
  • educational material development

Nice-to-have

  • work-life balance
  • collaborative environment
  • independent work

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
  • On-farm or field experience with specialty crop growers or food manufacturing
  • Understanding of current issues in the specialty crop industry and food safety
  • Certifications in FSMA Produce Safety Rule or Preventive Controls for Human Food
  • Experience in grants management and writing
  • Proven track record in curriculum development, publications, presentations, and digital outreach
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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