Postdoctoral Fellow — Fermentation & Functional Foods Research

Zintellect; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Zintellect seeks a post-doctoral fellow for collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Albany, California. The role involves assisting in the development of value-added ingredients from agro-industrial crops through fermentation, under mentorship, with a focus on improving functionality and health-oriented product attributes.

You will engage with cross-disciplinary researchers, design experiments on bioconversion, and contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral fellow in food science, microbiology, engineering or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and conducting experiments involving bioconversion of feedstock and/or agricultural waste.
• Help design and optimize fermentation processes to improve ingredient functionality and product quality.
• Operate processing equipment used in food production, such as for alternative protein production.
• Develop scientific communication skills through publications and presentations of research findings.

Skills

Bioconversion

Fermentation

Experimental design

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in food science/microbiology/engineering

Job description

Zintellect seeks a post-doctoral fellow for collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Albany, California. The role involves assisting in the development of value-added ingredients from agro-industrial crops through fermentation, under mentorship, with a focus on improving functionality and health-oriented product attributes.

You will engage with cross-disciplinary researchers, design experiments on bioconversion, and contribute to publications.