Tenure-Track: Distribution Packaging & Protective Systems

Virginia AG

Blacksburg (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 124,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Distribution Packaging within the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials. The successful candidate will strengthen a nationally distinctive program in protective and industrial packaging and contribute to the Packaging Systems and Design program.

The role includes building an externally funded research program, collaborating across Virginia Tech, and engaging with CPULD and the Packaging Innovation Hub to

Qualifications

Evidence of potential for excellence in university teaching and graduate student mentoring.
Evidence of strong potential to establish a competitive externally funded research program and publish high-quality scholarship.

Responsibilities

Build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in protective and distribution packaging.
Collaborate across Virginia Tech with Food Science, engineering, and transportation-related entities.
Engage in CPULD operations and Packaging Innovation Hub activities to expand partnerships.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Grant proposals

Publications

Education

Ph.D. in packaging science/engineering or related field

Job description

The role includes building an externally funded research program, collaborating across Virginia Tech, and engaging with CPULD and the Packaging Innovation Hub to

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