Open Positions
Assistant/Associate Professor of Food & Bioprocess Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Note: Due to budgetary constraints, the search for this position is on hold.
Position Description: A 9-month research (60%) and instruction (40%) appointment. Incumbent will have a part-appointment in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. Incumbent will work in the area of food process engineering, sustainable food processing, or conversion of biomaterials for bio-energy. Specific areas may include: thermodynamic and transport properties of food systems; rheological modeling; reaction kinetics; novel processing and preservation methods; packaging; and process engineering for more healthy, energy efficient, and sustainably-produced food products. Bio-energy may include solving problems with conversion of biomaterials, and prudent utilization of bio-resources for bio-energy production. Preference will be given to candidates whose research expertise complements existing activities in the two Departments.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will show evidence of and/or potential to develop: a strong, nationally recognized, competitively funded research program; teach an undergraduate course in food engineering unit operations; develop an advanced/graduate course in their field of expertise; and contribute to the instructional, outreach, extension and service functions of the two Departments, College, and University.
Requirements: Earned doctorate in Food Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering or related area is required. Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable. To apply, submit: cover letter; CV; one-page statements of interest or philosophy in teaching and research; all university transcripts; and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Dr. John LuceyChair, Search Committee
Department of Food Science
1605 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706
jalucey@facstaff.wisc.edu
Please request each referee to submit a letter that provides specific examples, as appropriate, of how the candidate is expected to perform the duties of this position. Applicants furnishing all materials by November 14, 2008 will receive priority in consideration. More information may be found at http://www.wisc.edu/foodsci and http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060082.html
The Food Science Department views recruiting women and minority faculty members as central to its strategic goals. The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding candidates must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.