Research Assistant or Associate Professor
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Research Assistant or Associate Professor
Department: 3670010080 Grain Science & Industry
Job no: 513385
Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 month
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Categories: Agriculture, Education / Instructional, Research /
Scientific / Grants, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Systems
Pay Grade: 001
About This Role:
The Feed and Pet Food program within the Department of Grain
Science and Industry seeks applications from qualified individuals
for the position of Research Assistant or Associate Professor in
Pet Food Science. This is a 12-month non-tenure-track, annually
renewable full-time (1.0 FTE) position with 80% research, 10%
teaching and 10% service. The Pet Food Program was created in 2012
as an expansion of the Feed Science and Management degree and as a
cross-campus faculty led program with partnership from the pet food
industry. A new strategic initiative intends to expand the program
overall with addition of research laboratory capabilities, dog and
cat units, and personnel. Specifically, an additional faculty
member is being recruited with special skills in pet food
processing, safety and (or) nutrition. The successful individual
identified for this position will be an ambitious and enthusiastic
individual contributor and a team player with exceptional
communication skills, an understanding of the pet food industry
research needs, an ability to organize and execute research and
publish scholarly works, and the ability to teach principles of pet
food processing to students and industry professionals. Potential
areas of research include, but are not limited to, pet food
processing and engineering, pet food safety and risk mitigation
research, new pet food development systems, nutrition of pet foods,
alternative feeds/foods for companion animals, novel ingredients,
sustainability in pet food production, and agro-industrial
processing and value-added development opportunities with
application in pet foods.
Essential Job Duties: The successful candidate will...
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans,
paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits
are available, please visit:
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.
The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial
environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students,
and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the .
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Review of Applications Begins:
July 15, 2022. For best consideration, apply by August 1, 2022
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State
University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the
process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Jul 06, 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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