Postdoctoral Research Associate

The position is available beginning in September 2024. The successful candidate will primarily work on funded research projects to conduct techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to evaluate the economic and environmental aspects of novel processing technologies. The candidate will also work on bench experiments to convert food waste and processing byproducts into value-added products via chemical and biological pathways. The successful candidate will have opportunities to assist in writing research proposals to seek funding and mentoring graduate students.

Ph.D. in agricultural engineering, bioprocessing engineering, chemical engineering, food science and technology, environmental engineering, or other related disciplines awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of the appointment with a minimum of one year of eligibility remaining; Self-motivated; Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively;
Good oral and written communication skills.

Research experiences in techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, or process simulations
Demonstrated a good publication record

Regular

53,550-65,029

09/08/2024

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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