Location: Fort Valley, GA
Company: Fort Valley State University
is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
JOB SUMMARY: A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available immediately for two-three years for a project on food quality issues with pecans at the Agricultural Research Station under the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, FVSU. The postdoctoral research associate will be part of a research team to enhance food safety in pecan processing. The postdoctoral
research associate will have opportunities working with USDA-ARS scientists. The incumbent will conduct experiments, analyze data, prepare reports, and submit manuscripts in a timely fashion for project and peer-reviewed publications, train, and mentor graduate students, and assist with proposal writing.
Experience working outside of laboratory settings or field work will be beneficial. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should possess a Ph. D. in Food Science and Technology or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in flavor/analytical chemistry (GC-MS, GC-Olfactometry, HPLC, etc. ), publication records, communication skills, and the ability to
work in an interdisciplinary team-based environment. Applicants must include a cover letter that summarizes relevant experience and specific reasons for interest in the position, along with a CV that includes contact information for three references (name, position, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address).
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY: The postdoctoral research associate's salary will be based on experience and qualifications according to FVSU policy and this position is eligible for university benefits. If you have any issues and/or concerns with submitting materials for this position, please contact Fort Valley State University's Office of Human Resources at or (478)825-xyz X. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
This is a full-time position at the Agricultural Research Station in the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in procuring laboratory materials and supplies Conduct experiments, collect and analyze data Conduct statistical analysis Coordinate research work conducted by undergraduate and graduate students Assist in conducting laboratories for undergraduate and graduate courses Assist in installation, calibration, operation, repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment The above mentioned duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive Qualifications Minimum: BS
degree in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Food Safety or related technical field Knowledge of foodborne microorganisms and their inactivation processes and general microbial laboratory practices Knowledge of non-thermal processes for inactivating foodborne microorganisms Minimum six months' experience in a food safety laboratory Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a food safety laboratory Knowledge of and experience with statistical packages Must have effective written and oral communication skills Must be able to work in a team environment Must have a positive attitude A valid driver's license Preferred: MS degree in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Food Safety or related technical
field Experience in the use of food safety engineering equipment (UV-light generators, automated spiral spreaders and colony counters, vapor sorption analyzers, color and texture analyzers etc.
) and other food engineering laboratory equipment Prior experience in the use of non-thermal processes in food safety environment a plus Experience gained during graduate training will be credited at time Working conditions Full time 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday; occasional weekend work in the laboratory may be required Work is primarily done indoors Operate and drive state vehicles Occasional travel required Physical requirements Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling Exposure to different foodborne microorganisms and laboratory chemicals Job Posted by Applicant Pro
in public speaking and using software programming for data collection. Duties and Responsibilities Use of GIS software programs to analyze crop/forestry land data to create maps and output. Use of Microsoft Office software to prepare reports and presentations.
Operate the following equipment: Digital DSLR camera UAV drone basic operations Drone processing software Auto CAD software program RTK GPS related units Maintains conference, workshops and event registration. Inspects and verifies completed projects meet FVSU quality standards. Assist with tours, field days and event reports and presentations on projects. Excellent communication and outreach efforts to the public and students.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent customer service Knowledge of Adobe software and Microsoft Office software Ability to work as part of a team Ability to multitask Ability to work weekends on occasion and travel with overnight stays Preferred: Three years of experience in data collection and land evaluation.
Bachelor's degree required in Agriculture related field Completed course in Statistics Working conditions Travel is required for the position- in state and out-of-state - occasionally Evening/night/weekend work - occasionally Working outdoors in various climates, hot and cold - occasionally Regular office environment,
climate controlled Physical requirements The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently stand or sit for extended periods and be physically mobile without assistance. Start Date & Potential Salary This is a full-time position. The candidate will have an effective start date of January 5, 2023, and a starting annual salary of $43,000.
Direct reports This employee will report to Project Investigator/Leader for assignments. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2023. Duties and Responsibilities The individual is expected to develop a strong and competitively funded independent research program to address emerging issues in the field of meat science and the meat industry in support of the activities of the Center red meat plant located in the CAFST at FVSU.
The selected individual must develop and establish comprehensive meat science training curricula to include but not limited to live animal evaluation, carcass grading, fabrication, and development of value-added products; supervise undergraduate and graduate students; work with the meat plant manager to train students and other
constituents interested in industry work experiences and internships; lead students in extracurricular learning experiences; and provide training to support the teaching faculty; serve as the liaison between the Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center and the meat industry; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: (1) Ph D in meat science; (2) understanding of US meat industry and regulatory environment; (3) excellent writing and oral communication program management; (4) experience in serving diverse audiences. The ideal candidates should demonstrate: the ability to develop and deliver effective training programming for county Extension agents, livestock
producers, meat processors, undergraduate and graduate students; The selected individual must be self-motivation with the ability to achieve measurable results and possess positive interpersonal skills with the capability and willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
Working conditions Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with travel as required. Must be able to work in cold environment as required in meat processing plants. Physical Requirements The individual must be able to walk on wet floor, navigate in tight space, handle sharp knives and other cutting pieces of equipment, and lift about 50 pounds. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
JOB SUMMARY: Candidate for this position will assist faculty members in their ongoing laboratory and field research. This includes knowledge of running various equipment, troubleshooting minor problems, maintain service contracts, and assist graduate students in their thesis research. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Help maintain laboratory equipment and reagents in good and current condition for an efficient working laboratory.
Help graduate and undergraduate students conducting research in the lab. Help in processing of the plant tissue samples for biochemical analysis. Use computer applications for imaging and data storage.
Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate degree in biological/agricultural sciences from an accredited college. Hands-on experience in laboratory and/or field experimentation techniques. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
