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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Food Science & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on plant-based polymers with a focus on their structure, functionality, and application in food systems.

• Develop and optimize processing methods for plant proteins to enhance their properties for use in food products.

• Characterize plant protein-based materials using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., rheology, spectroscopy, microscopy).

• Investigate the interactions between plant proteins and animal cells to improve texture, stability, and nutritional quality.

• Design and perform experiments to evaluate the sensory, nutritional, and functional properties of hybrid-based food prototypes.

• Prepare and publish high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

• Present research findings at national and international conferences.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including food scientists, chemists, and engineers.

• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects.

• Assist in writing grant proposals to secure research funding.

• Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong background in plant protein chemistry and functionality.

• Experience with polymer science and engineering principles applied to food systems.

• Experience with food extrusion, texturization, emulsions, or other relevant food processing technologies.

• Experience in writing successful papers and grant proposals.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques for material characterization.

• Ability to conduct high-quality research, as evidenced by a strong publication record.

• Experience in supervising and mentoring students.

• Knowledge of sustainable food production and plant-based food trends.

• Familiarity with computational modeling of protein structures and interactions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan