Post-Doctoral Researcher

Job description / Role

Job Description

One position is available for full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition / College of Food and Agriculture, UAE University.

The focus of the research is in area of Food Industry Waste Utilisation and Valorisation. For more details, please contact Prof. Costas Stathopoulos . The position is funded by the grant: "Resilient Agrifood Dynamism through evidence based policies-READY" supported by the Ministry of Education through the Collaborative Research Program Grant 2019. Funding is provided for three years.

Minimum Qualifications:
- The candidate is expected to have a PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related field, from a reputable University.
- Previous post-doctoral and/or academic experience will be an asset. Indicatively, evidence of experience and impact of previous research can be provided through publication metrics (h-index, i-index, publication and citation numbers).
- The Post doc must have experience in new product development, recovery of bioactive compounds from food waste, edible films and functional foods.
- Duties of the Post-Doc will include developing methods and optimising formulations for extruder based food products (for both human and animal consumption), optimising novel extraction methods for the recovery of bioactives from regionally important food waste, developing and improving formulations for novel, functional edible films and coatings.
- Significant input in the experimental design is expected.
- Significant input in dissemination of result through high quality research publication is expected.
- Significant input in the day-to-day supervision of 2/3 PhD students also employed through the grant is expected, therefore previous supervisory experience (to completion) is highly desirable.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
- The Post-Doc will be able to evidence experience in working in a multi-cultural setting.
- The Post-Doc will be well versed in interdisciplinary projects, therefore evidenced experience of interaction with a range of stakeholders (academia, government entities, research organisations, primary producers, relevant industry as well as the public) is considered a strong asset.

Minimum Qualification
- PhD in Food science/Food technology or closely related field.

Preferred Qualification

Preferred Qualifications:
- The Post-Doc will be able to evidence experience in working in a multi-cultural setting.
- The Post-Doc will be well versed in interdisciplinary projects, therefore evidenced experience of interaction with a range of stakeholders (academia, government entities, research organisations, primary producers, relevant industry as well as the public) is considered a strong asset.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Experience with: edible films; extruded products; publication writing; grant writing; PhD supervision; international experience preferred; teamwork skills required.
- Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.