USDA-ARS Research Food Technology Fellow

About the role

The fellow will participate in a mission-based research project geared toward developing novel methods to improve food safety in pecan production and processing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, test, and validate novel control methods for foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes on pecan kernels.
• Design, implement, and evaluate experiments aimed at identifying and testing novel pathogen control methods.
• Develop and validate innovative intervention strategies, particularly end-of-process kill steps, to reduce pathogen contamination on pecan kernels.
• Apply principles of microbial inactivation, validation studies, and regulatory considerations in food safety research.
• Analyze and interpret microbiological data to assess treatment efficacy and practical feasibility.
• Translate research findings into applied solutions that enhance food safety, public health, and food security.

Requirements

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in the relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$5,899.00 - $7,666.00 Monthly

Schedule

Full-time