- Develop, coordinate, and execute research plans that support the meat science research program objectives
- Design and execute tasks to support research objectives including laboratory analyses, animal experimentation, data analysis, manuscript preparation, etc.
- Assist with development and implementation of Peltier Complex operations related to muscle food research, product development, and marketing
- Assist with graduate student, undergraduate student, and technical staff training
Required Experience and Skills: - PhD in Animal Science or related field with experience in meat science/muscle biology
- Experience with live animal care and handling
- Experience with meat species carcass grading and fabrication
- Ability to collaborate and effectively work with others
- Experience with statistical analyses and scientific writing
- Experience and ability to coordinate research activities and train personnel in meat animal carcass and muscle foods grading and valuation techniques
Preferred Experience and Skills: - Experience supervising and leading of tissue data collection teams
- Experience with sensory panel coordination, data collection, and analysis and/or;
- Experience with value added meat processing techniques and/or;
- Experience with benchtop laboratory techniques and optimization for meat quality measurements
- Desire and ability to assist with teaching and other departmental activities
- Desire and ability to apply for grant funding to support research activities
Screening will begin 6/28/24
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
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EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
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