Post Doctoral Research Associate - Bala

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R34996P Working Title Post Doctoral Research Associate - Bala Department CAES-Food Science & Technology About the University of Georgia

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Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience. Anticipated Start Date 11/15/2026 Posting Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Griffin Area EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design experiments in consultation with project investigator.
• Conduct relevant literature search.
• Conduct experiments using bench and pilot scale conventional and advanced food processing equipment.
• Maintain equipment.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Procure materials for research.
• Conduct chemical and microbiological instrumental analysis of the processed food samples. Conduct statistical analysis and results interpretation.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, manuscripts based on the research conducted. Present results. Assist in proposal preparation.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting industrial outreach and interaction with industry sponsors.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with other related tasks as a part of the work.

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team focused on advancing sustainable food processing technologies. This position is needed to conduct research on innovative thermal and nonthermal food processing methods such as High-Pressure Processing (HPP), Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF), Pressure-Assisted Thermal Sterilization, Ultrashear technology, and Aseptic Processing and assist Dr. Balasubramaniam in his Pilot plant and laboratory.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

• Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced food processing technologies, particularly thermal and/or nonthermal methods. Hand-on experience with bench and pilot scale equipment is highly desired.
• Strong background in experimental design, process modeling, analytical and microbiological techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Proven record of publishing impactful, peer-reviewed scientific articles.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively in a team-based.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Hands-on working experience with bench and pilot scale advanced food processing technology equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude to maintain equipment is desired.
• Process engineering theorical and practical knowledge to characterize advance food process technology.
• Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary research supported by various extramural sponsors.
• Microbiological techniques including bacteria and spores.

Physical Demands

• Handle equipment in both bench and pilot scale equipment and various analytical laboratory instrumentation.

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name VM Balasubramaniam Recruitment Contact Email vmbala@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter