Assistant or Associate Professor in Food Microbiology
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- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:Assistant or Associate Professor in Food Microbiology
Anticipated Hiring Range:Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday; 8AM - 5PM
Job Location:Raleigh, North Carolina
Department :Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS)
About the Department:The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS) is a team of scientists. researchers and teachers committed to guiding the undergraduate and graduate education of students preparing for professional and technical careers in Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences. As a department, FBNS identifies, develops, and applies the appropriate concepts, theories. and emerging methodologies from the fundamental disciplines of chemistry, engineering, microbiology, food and bioprocessing. nutrition, and sensory science, to the investigation of critical issues in food and biological systems, components, products, and processes.
Essential Job Duties:The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS) seeks applications from highly qualified scientists for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in food microbiology. This position carries an 80% Research and 20% teaching split. Research focus should be in microbial food safety and proposed areas are broad and include, but are not limited to: animal, human, and food system microbiome; chemical and physical modes of foodborne pathogen inactivation; biofilms; advanced microbial detection and characterization methods, including WGS; non-cultivable and emerging foodborne pathogens (e.g., viruses, parasitic protozoa, Cronobacter, etc.); microbial risk analysis; and incorporation of artificial intelligence technology for enhancing food safety and traceability.
The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program with both individual and collaborative (multidisciplinary) work. Collaborations are to include fellow academic scientists; industry and government stakeholders; and growers, processors, and entrepreneurs, especially those in North Carolina. The candidate will actively seek extramural funding for their research program and serve in leadership roles on state, local, national, and international committees and boards. The incumbent will also be expected to actively participate in undergraduate and graduate level teaching activities in food microbiology and safety. The candidate must have excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
The successful applicant is expected to develop both research and teaching programs. The research program to be developed will be nationally recognized and extramurally funded through fundamental and/or applied research in areas that address critical data gaps, new technologies, and stakeholder needs in the area of food microbiology. A research focus on pathogens is preferred, which could include but is not limited to biofilms, difficult to cultivate pathogens, molecular detection of infectious pathogens, etc. The successful applicant will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner with other professionals within and outside of the university. Candidates will be expected to mentor undergraduate, graduate students, and post-docs in research. The initial teaching expectation is 1-2 graduate/undergraduate courses per year in the area of food microbiology. Specifically, the teaching responsibilities may include an undergraduate food microbiology lecture and/or lab and potentially a graduate level course on advanced molecular microbiology methods. The successful applicant will also be expected to serve on committees within the department, college, and/or university.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
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- A Ph.D. in Food Science/Microbiology/Public Health or related field with microbiology experience
- Individuals who have trained in related disciplines that support food microbiology
- Experience with research related to food microbiology, including a track record of publications, grant writing, and mentoring
- Must demonstrate competencies in oral and written communications as well as interpersonal skills for the purpose of conveying scientific information to the community
- Ability to successfully procure internal and external funding and publish the findings of their research in peer-reviewed internationally recognized journals and through presentation.
- Must demonstrate the ability to support FBNS Department, CALS, and other NCSU colleges in their needs to address food microbiology/safety issues.
- Ability to externally collaborate with other institutions and stakeholders is expected, in support of research, teaching, and service-related initiatives
- Must also be skilled at mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate students and courses.
- Preference will be given to individuals with industry, postdoctoral, and/or teaching experiences
- Experience with advanced microbiological methods such as bioinformatics and managing large data sets is also preferred.
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Valid NC Driver's License required:No
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:10/23/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.
The committee will begin finalizing evaluations of all applications on January 6.
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Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00
Appointment:9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Department ID:111101 - Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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