Food Industry Research Scientist position

A recruitment firm in the food industry has an entry level position open for a recent PhD student. Our client seeks someone who has graduated in Food or Ag, Bioprocessing, or Chemical Engineering. The right candidate does not need industry experience, but they do need to be a green card holder and be willing to move to the Dallas area.

For more than four generations, our client company has been a family-owned and run company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. Their dedication to pure ingredients with no preservatives makes for great-tasting products and sets them apart from others. They currently have an opportunity for a Research Scientist at their location in the Dallas area.

Responsibilities
• Lead projects and collaborate with other scientists in a team environment.
• Design and perform experiments on the bench-top, in the pilot plant and in full-scale manufacturing.
• Collect samples, schedule testing, and organize data collection across multiple experiments.
• Evaluate data for accuracy and precision.
• Develop new or adapt existing methodologies.
• Work with suppliers to customize ingredients for product development.
• When appropriate, maintain the condition of sensitive testing equipment.
• Have a working knowledge of testing equipment and software.
• Supervise Research Technologists and Analysts.

Organizational Relationships
The Research Scientist reports to the Manager of Research and Development. Interaction with employees in R&D, Quality Control, Technical Services, and Engineering is expected. Occasional travel may be needed.

Schedule and Travel
Typically, work days are 8 hours, Monday through Friday beginning at 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. This schedule may be changed to accommodate project schedules.

Education and Training
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science.
• Experience with colloidal chemistry, rheology, and food systems.
• Working experience with HPLC, chromatography, and rheometers.
• Basic understanding of analytical techniques such electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and particle size analyzer is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dairy processing experience is a plus.
• Industry experience is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, and JMP or Excel Stat is preferred.

All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.

For additional information, please contact Moira McGrath, (954) 428-3888 or moira@foodscience.com.

2016 Global Culture Photo Contest

If you are a UF student, faculty, staff, or alumni traveling abroad, or if you are an UF international student or scholar, you are eligible to enter the 2016 Global Culture Photography Competition.

 

1. Study Abroad & Service Learning Students (UF sponsored): Open to all current students who have taken part in a UF Study Abroad program in 2015 or 2016, as well as students who participated in a UF sponsored service learning program abroad. Photographs must have been taken during a trip abroad and reflect the competition theme of "Global Culture."
2. International Students, Scholars & Employees (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1): Open to all current UF international students, scholars, faculty and employees on Visas listed above. Photographs must have been taken anywhere in the United States in 2015 or 2016, meeting the theme of "Global Culture."
3. Faculty, Staff & Alumni: Open to all current or retired University of Florida faculty and staff, as well as UF alumni. Photographs must have been taken abroad in 2015 or 2016 and reflect the theme of "Global Culture."

Awards: Judges will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of four categories. 1st prize winners will each receive $100, 2nd prize winners will receive $50 and 3rd prize winners will receive $25. Total prizes to be awarded: $525.

  

The submission period opens Aug. 8, 2016. Entries must be received no later than Oct. 7, 2016. More info at http://ufic.ufl.edu.

Fall 2016-SWS 6932: Scientific Writing for Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Students

This course focuses on capacity building to improve the skills of graduate students within the agriculture, environmental and natural resource management areas to prepare dissertation proposals, theses/dissertations, research papers, and conference presentations.

Seminar 7/25 - Water, Food and Energy Nexus. ABE Alumni Nicholas Kiggundu

AEC 5541: Instructional and Communication Technologies in Agricultural and Life Sciences

Continuum Event: Saturday Soiree - July 16th

The Continuum's next Saturday Soiree event is this weekend. On July 16th, we are doing an open house event that we’re calling our Saturday Soiree. This month is Wine and Cheese night! It’s especially for any graduate students, faculty, or staff of the University and we will be providing special leasing offers only for those in attendance. It’ll be a great event featuring wine and cheese, music, and giveaways. It’s a great way for anyone to get familiar with The Continuum and what we have to offer.

Fall 2016 Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award

The Graduate School is requesting your assistance in announcing our Fall 2016 Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award to your students. You can find more information at the following website:
http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/travel/graduate-school-doctoral-research-travel-award-/

The application deadline is Friday, July 15, 2016. If you have questions concerning these funding opportunities contact the Graduate School at gradawards@aa.ufl.edu.