Make a video on reducing hunger or improving health
In three minutes or less, show how UC research relates to:
food security
food sustainability
food science
nutrition
agriculture
technology
Win $1,000 in cash!!!
And an all-expenses-paid trip for up to three team members to the international symposium of the World Food Prize—the most prestigious award in food and agriculture. Second place gets $500 and an honorable mention. The top five will be promoted across the 10 UC campuses.
The goal of the competition is to highlight UC excellence in research across disciplines and to bridge those fields. This falls in line with goals of the UC Davis World Food Center, which organized the World Food Day Video Challenge in partnership with the Nutrition Policy Institute within UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and with funding support from the UC Global Food Initiative.
For more information visit:
http://worldfoodcenter.ucdavis.edu/video-challenge/index.html?utm_campaign=uc-videos-hortinnovlab&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter-160808
Monday, August 15, 2016
Doctoral International Research Award - Call for Applications
The
International Center, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Graduate School and
Office of the Provost are pleased to announce the 2016-2017 Research Abroad for
Graduate Students (RAGS) dissertation research funding opportunity. This
opportunity is open to advanced doctoral students in the STEM disciplines to
conduct an extended period of research at a foreign laboratory or field-site
during Spring or Summer 2017. Selected students will receive funding up to
$10,000 towards the costs of the international research trip. For complete
details and application form, please visit http://ufic.ufl.edu/OGRE/ResearchAbroadForGraduateStudents.html.
Friday, August 5, 2016
Faculty position in mechatronics and intelligent controls
Department: Agricultural and Biological Engineering Work Unit: Agricultural Sciences Campus
Faculty Announcement: The Department if Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University is seeking a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the area of agricultural engineering, with emphasis on machinery systems and mechatronics, which interface with biological systems. This can include mechanization for biological/agricultural production, UAS, control and processing systems, robotics, precision agriculture, safety engineering, sensor applications, and biosensors.
Teaching responsibilities will be in the area of agricultural engineering, and the faculty member will provide instruction for the Biological Engineering and BioRenewable Systems programs at the undergraduate and graduate level in machinery and mechatronic systems. Specific courses include BRS 221 (Engineering Principles of Biorenewable Systems), ASM 424 (Selection and Management of Agricultural Machinery), and a senior or graduate level course to be developed to support this focus area. This course may include higher-level topics in mechatronics, robotics, controls, precision agriculture, and applications to production systems. Undergraduate and graduate student advising is expected.
Specific areas of research include but are not limited to: control systems for automation and mechanization, machinery systems for biomass and crop production and harvesting, robotics including applications of unmanned aerial system (UAS) applications, safety engineering, sensors for detecting/assessing/controlling biological organisms, sensors for precision agriculture, processing systems for biological/biomass products, and identification, selection, and design of optimal machine systems.
Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in biological, agricultural, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or a related engineering field, with a solid core of fundamental engineering coursework (such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, engineering mechanics, and control systems). Research experience integrating engineering and biology is important because the faculty member is expected to interact and provide leadership with teams of engineers and biological scientists from many disciplines. Ability to communicate effectively, to provide creative leadership, and to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and industry and agency groups is paramount. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university is required. Professional Engineering (PE) registration or pursuit thereof is desirable. Experience with intellectual property is desirable.
Link to Job on Job Website: https://psu.jobs/job/65456 Job Title: Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Job application review will begin on Friday, September 2, 2016 and remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
For questions please contact:
Dr. Jude Liu
(814) 863-6844
jxl79@psu.edu
Faculty Announcement: The Department if Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University is seeking a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the area of agricultural engineering, with emphasis on machinery systems and mechatronics, which interface with biological systems. This can include mechanization for biological/agricultural production, UAS, control and processing systems, robotics, precision agriculture, safety engineering, sensor applications, and biosensors.
Teaching responsibilities will be in the area of agricultural engineering, and the faculty member will provide instruction for the Biological Engineering and BioRenewable Systems programs at the undergraduate and graduate level in machinery and mechatronic systems. Specific courses include BRS 221 (Engineering Principles of Biorenewable Systems), ASM 424 (Selection and Management of Agricultural Machinery), and a senior or graduate level course to be developed to support this focus area. This course may include higher-level topics in mechatronics, robotics, controls, precision agriculture, and applications to production systems. Undergraduate and graduate student advising is expected.
Specific areas of research include but are not limited to: control systems for automation and mechanization, machinery systems for biomass and crop production and harvesting, robotics including applications of unmanned aerial system (UAS) applications, safety engineering, sensors for detecting/assessing/controlling biological organisms, sensors for precision agriculture, processing systems for biological/biomass products, and identification, selection, and design of optimal machine systems.
Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in biological, agricultural, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or a related engineering field, with a solid core of fundamental engineering coursework (such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, engineering mechanics, and control systems). Research experience integrating engineering and biology is important because the faculty member is expected to interact and provide leadership with teams of engineers and biological scientists from many disciplines. Ability to communicate effectively, to provide creative leadership, and to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and industry and agency groups is paramount. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university is required. Professional Engineering (PE) registration or pursuit thereof is desirable. Experience with intellectual property is desirable.
Link to Job on Job Website: https://psu.jobs/job/65456 Job Title: Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Job application review will begin on Friday, September 2, 2016 and remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
For questions please contact:
Dr. Jude Liu
(814) 863-6844
jxl79@psu.edu
ENY 5405 Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens! 100% online!
Register today for ENY 5405 Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens! 100% online!
Improve your critical thinking and writing skills while you learn about insect, mite, and nematode vectors of plant pathogens!
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the biology of arthropods and nematodes and the role they play in the spread of different plant pathogens. This course was designed to foster your creative and critical thinking skills by directing you through an independent exploration of weekly topics. The lectures begin by providing introductory material and readings to provide you with the background necessary to understand the topic. Questions will be posed during the lectures that will direct your exploration of the literature.
Writing assignments are designed to help you improve your scientific writing skills and provide you an outlet for demonstrating your comprehension of the topic. As the semester advances lectures will become shorter and you will be asked to pose questions and provide answers. By the end of the semester you should be more comfortable with this higher-level inquiry-based learning approach (that is expected from graduate students and research scientists) and that you have a new appreciation for insects, mites, and nematodes as vectors of plant pathogens.
Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Ph.D.
Phone: (352)273-3950
Email: gillett@ufl.edu
Twitter: @JGillettKaufman @UFEntomology and @UFNATL
http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/
Improve your critical thinking and writing skills while you learn about insect, mite, and nematode vectors of plant pathogens!
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the biology of arthropods and nematodes and the role they play in the spread of different plant pathogens. This course was designed to foster your creative and critical thinking skills by directing you through an independent exploration of weekly topics. The lectures begin by providing introductory material and readings to provide you with the background necessary to understand the topic. Questions will be posed during the lectures that will direct your exploration of the literature.
Writing assignments are designed to help you improve your scientific writing skills and provide you an outlet for demonstrating your comprehension of the topic. As the semester advances lectures will become shorter and you will be asked to pose questions and provide answers. By the end of the semester you should be more comfortable with this higher-level inquiry-based learning approach (that is expected from graduate students and research scientists) and that you have a new appreciation for insects, mites, and nematodes as vectors of plant pathogens.
Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Ph.D.
Phone: (352)273-3950
Email: gillett@ufl.edu
Twitter: @JGillettKaufman @UFEntomology and @UFNATL
http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
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.
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.
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