Postdoctoral Associate for Food and Animal Sciences Job at Alabama A&M University, Normal, IL

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  • Alabama A&M University
  • Normal, IL

Job Description

Salary: $47,300.00 - $60,200.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300415

Department: Food & Animal Sciences

Opening Date: 09/20/2024

Description


Summary:
The position will work on the Excellence in Research grant in the Food Biotechnology lab. This position will study the regulation of the lipid biosynthetic pathway in Yarrowia lipolytica.

Examples of Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform research in food biotechnology, particularly in lipid biochemistry and molecular biology. Manage the Food Biotechnology lab and train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. Responsible for maintaining microbial stock cultures, keeping inventory of microbial strains and reagents, placing orders for reagents, maintaining lab instrumentation, etc.

Typical Qualifications


Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):
•Ph.D. in Food Science or related discipline
•0-3 years of lab experience

Supplemental Information


Knowledge: Biochemistryand molecular biology of lipids. Knowledge of enzymology and is preferred.
Skills: Microbial cultivation, molecular biology techniques (e.g., genetic manipulations). Analytical techniques (e.g., thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography). Scientific writing (e.g., manuscripts, proposals)
Abilities:Ability to work independently, design and perform experiments, analyze and evaluate experimental data.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at

01


Do you have a Ph.D. in Food Science or related discipline?
  • Yes
  • No

02


Do you have 0-3 years of lab experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question Alabama A&M University

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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