Food Safety Microbiology Postdoc: Aquaponics & Field Trials

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in food microbiology safety in Wilberforce, Ohio. The position focuses on improving food safety through research on fresh produce contamination, especially in aquaponics and hydroponic systems.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and offers opportunities to lead experiments, supervise students, and manage data analysis in agricultural settings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in food microbiology and human pathogenic bacteria.
• Experience in experimental design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate microbiological and field research project design.
• Lead experiment execution and data analysis.
• Supervise research assistant students in the laboratory.

Skills

Food microbiology

Data analysis

Bioinformatics

PCR and qPCR techniques

Supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Food Safety, or Food Science & Technology

Tools

SAS

R-studio

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in food microbiology safety in Wilberforce, Ohio. The position focuses on improving food safety through research on fresh produce contamination, especially in aquaponics and hydroponic systems.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and offers opportunities to lead experiments, supervise students, and manage data analysis in agricultural settings.