Post-Doctoral Fellow - Poultry Meat Biochemistry - Military Veterans

Position Information

Job Title

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Poultry Meat Biochemistry

Posting Number

P1771F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Auburn University (www.auburn.edu) College of Agriculture's Department of Poultry Science is seeking candidates for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the area of protein, meat and muscle biochemistry and quality. This non-tenure track faculty position is a full-time, twelve-month, research appointment, renewable annually contingent upon funding, need, and satisfactory performance for a maximum period of three years. The position is eligible for benefits, including health insurance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an independent research program on Poultry Meat Quality to broadly address the following objective:

• Characterization of muscle biochemical changes and the impacts these changes have on the quality of meat samples.

In addition, the successful candidate will mentor poultry science graduate and undergraduate students, engage in scholarship that results in peer-reviewed publications, and secure extramural funding to support their research program from sources such as USDA-NIFA, NSF, and other competitive programs, as well as from relevant industries in Alabama and across the country.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualification is an earned Ph.D. in Meat Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field at the time employment begins. The successful candidate should possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and must be highly skilled in data analysis and be willing to learn AI/ML. Additionally, the candidate should be proficient in writing high-quality peer-reviewed publications and must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

The University: Auburn University is a Carnegie R1, land-grant institution organized into twelve academic colleges and schools. Auburn is ranked 47th among public universities in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report. As of 2023, 26,874 undergraduate and 6,141 graduate and professional students were enrolled. There are 1,435 faculty members who offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, commitments to community engagement, positive work environment, flourishing student life programs, and beautiful campus. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. For details, visit the following link: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/. Resources available to support faculty can be found here: https://agriculture.auburn.edu/about/faculty-staff-resources/facultysupport/.

The Community: Auburn is recognized as one of America's best small towns with a moderate climate and easy access to major cities, beaches, and mountains. The city is situated along the rapidly developing I-85 Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama corridor. The combined Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Statistical Area boasts a growing population of over 60,000. The City of Auburn grew 43% in the past decade and is known for an excellent public school system and a local medical center acknowledged as among the best in the region. The City of Auburn website has information on the community and services that can be accessed at: https://www.auburnalabama.org/

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include experience with characterization of physical and biochemical meat and muscle properties that lead to differences or changes in meat quality; Experience with meat and muscle biochemistry procedures such as protein and fat extraction; SDS page analysis; Protein chemistry; Enzyme activity; Collagen extraction; and Data Analytics.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must complete an on-line application process at the following link:
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46395
and attach the following: 1) Cover letter stating research interests and career goals 2) current curriculum vita 3) copies of all academic transcripts. When prompted, please provide the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Only complete application materials will be considered. The desired start date is September 1, 2024. Active review of applications will begin July 31, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be $55,000 annually.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Amit Morey at azm0011@auburn.edu

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EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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No

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