Research Assistant or Associate Professor

Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: January 23, 2023

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...

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• Seek and obtain extramural funding from the allied pet food industry, trade organizations, and (or) state and federal granting agencies.
  
• Conduct scholarly research that addresses the needs of pets, owners, and the industry
  
• Support undergraduate and graduate student research and teaching
  
• Assist with the expansion of facilities and equipment capabilities.
  
• Become an integral and engaged member of the Grain Science & Industry faculty
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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:
  
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  • Earned PhD (at time of employment) in grain science, food science, nutrition, animal science, meat science or relevant discipline.
    
  • A record of self-directed research and scholarly publication
    
  • Possess a demonstrated ability to think and organize projects, recruit, staff and train students and professionals.
    
  • Must have research management and regulatory experience in the food/feed/pet food industry
    
  • Demonstrated ability to teach students in a classroom and to adult learners in the field
    
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak English clearly
    
  • A strong commitment to fostering and expanding diversity and collegiality
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Proficiency in microbiological and immunological methodologies associated with pet food safety.
      
    • Proficiency in nutritional analytical and processing methodologies commensurate with a given discipline
      
    • Experience with project management, personnel management, and care and use of animals in research
      
      Other Requirements:
      
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      • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
        
      • Must be willing to promote pet food scientific advances in Kansas and Nationally
        
      • Must have an interest in communicating and training adult learners and industry professionals through short courses
        
      • Ability to publish research in peer reviewed research journals and summarize via extension bulletins and trade publications.
        
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        How to Apply:
        
        
        Please submit the following documents:
        
        
      • A letter of interest and separate statements of research, teaching, and outreach philosophy
        
      • Curriculum vitae
        
      • Copies of unofficial academic transcripts
        
      • Name and contact information for three professional references
        
        
        
        
        
        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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