Postdoctoral Scholar: Digital Food Processing & 3D Printing

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University (WVU) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to support research, teaching, and grant development. The role includes shared technical support for Food Science and microbiology labs while pursuing externally funded projects.

Responsibilities include conducting advanced research in digital food processing, 3D food printing, and extraction of proteins and lipids, with opportunities to contribute to grant proposals and

Qualifications

• PhD completed by start date in a relevant field.
• Experience conducting lab experiments, analyzing data, and preparing reports or manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in digital food processing and 3D food printing.
• Support USDA-funded research and prepare grant proposals.
• Provide shared laboratory technical support and maintain equipment.
• Develop operating procedures and train students and staff.
• Assist with instruction and student research activities.
• Prepare manuscripts and research outputs from projects.

Skills

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Food Science or related discipline

Tools

Rheometer

RT-PCR system

Aqualog spectrofluorometer

Laboratory equipment troubleshooting

Job description

West Virginia University (WVU) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to support research, teaching, and grant development. The role includes shared technical support for Food Science and microbiology labs while pursuing externally funded projects.

Responsibilities include conducting advanced research in digital food processing, 3D food printing, and extraction of proteins and lipids, with opportunities to contribute to grant proposals and