Postdoctoral Scholar-Chem Fermentation

Job title:

Postdoctoral Scholar-Chem Fermentation

Company

Pennsylvania State University

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Department of Food Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for collaborative research related to the chemistry and underlying function of various compound groups in fermented beverages. The department boasts a strong interdisciplinary collaborative environment among faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students and also enjoys close ties with faculty in the Penn State Huck Institute of Life Sciences, Department of Nutrition, Department of Plant Science, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Research, and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Projects will relate to wine and beer with a potential focus on understanding tannin, polysaccharides, thiols, and other functional chemical categories within these beverages.The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, or related fields. The ideal candidate will have experience with food chemistry, chromatography (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry (MS). Applicants should have a strong publication record, exhibit creativity in their work, and enjoy collaborative interactions. The position will initially be available for 1 year with renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.Applications should include a cover letter explaining the applicant’s experience in relation to the above criteria, as well as a current CV.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.University Park, PA

Expected salary

Location

Centre County, PA

Job date

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:53:03 GMT

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