Job Summary

• The Food Systems and Food Safety Postdoctoral Associate will provide 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 and value-added processing.
• The successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing training and technical assistance for stakeholders working across the food value chain.

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Salary

Commensurate; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

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

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