Position Function:
Apply a broad knowledge of scientific principles, practices, and procedures to plan, coordinate, conduct research and publish findings. This is a 1-year position.
The incumbent for this postdoctoral research position will work on soymilk emulsion stability
enhancement, and particularly will engage in the investigation of how soy protein-lipid-carbohydrate interacts in the soymilk during processing and storage, and how it would affect flavor properties. This is a USDA-NIFA funded project.
Salary Grade: UC
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Department Profile:
Coastal Research and Extension Center serves as Mississippi State University's "southern exposure". This position is located in Pascagoula, MS at our Experimental Seafood Processing Lab. Interviews will be conducted in Pascagoula, MS.
Our Research Laboratory has about 6,000 square ft of research space, including a wide array of food processing, chemistry, and analytical equipment. We have a wide array of analytical equipment and facilities. Examples include DSC, Circular Dichroism, GC-MS-Olfactory, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, FT-IR, NIR, amino acid analyzer, Anton-Paar rheometer, other viscosity and texture analyzers, various electrophoresis and imaging instruments, molecular device multi-mode plate reader, and many other instruments for productive research. We also have two cold rooms for chromatography and shelf-life study.
We have strong collaborations with the USDA-ARS-Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans and neighboring universities in the Northern Gulf region.
Area of Specialization:
Food science, chemistry or related disciplines
Anticipated Appointment Date:
March 1, 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Conduct research to characterize how protein-lipid-carbohydrate interacts as affected by processing and storage. The objective is to enhance soymilk stability by using homogenization and hydrocolloids.
2.Design, perform and document experiments accurately, organize and analyze data using statistical methods, interpret data and prepare manuscripts for publications.
3.Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in food science, chemistry or related disciplines. Experience in protein fractionation and separation using column chromatography, electrophoresis, enzyme techniques, protein characterization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in LC-MS, NMR, IR analyses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1.Knowledge of scientific principles and methodologies in food science or chemistry.
2.Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects, analyze data and to prepare manuscripts and research grant proposals.
3.Ability to work effectively as a team member of a group of scientists and students with a diverse cultural background.
4.Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Must complete online application at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/ ;submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a current unofficial transcript. Any social security numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online. An official copy of transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.
Address of Job: MSU Experimental Seafood Process Laboratory, 3411 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567.
Please email questions to Dr. James Henderson at jeh149@msstate.edu
Screening Date:
February 16, 2024, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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