Post Doc Fellow

Lead fermentation and/or water management studies in food processing, advancing process-level understanding and developing sustainable, industry-aligned solutions for improving resource efficiency and ingredient performance

PhD in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with graduate students and the PI
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop and execute detailed technical protocols
• Strong documentation and written and oral communication skills
• Experience with submerged or solid-state fermentation, and/or experience with water management in food processing, including water use analysis, reuse, or process-level optimization
• Familiarity with process evaluation approaches, such as techno-economic analysis (TEA), mass and energy balance, or life cycle assessment (LCA)
• Exposure to grant or industry proposal development is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals