Postharvest Systems Engineer Assistant Specialist at UC Davis

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) invites applications for the position of Postharvest Systems Engineer Assistant Specialist in Cooperative Extension (100%). The candidate will hold an appointment in the department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Candidates must have a PhD in engineering. A strong background in heat and mass transfer, food safety and postharvest technology is highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to develop a nationally-recognized mission-oriented research and extension program, obtain extramural funding, publish research results in appropriate refereed journals, and disseminate information to industry clientele through public presentations, University publications, electronic and print media, and creative use of on-line technology. Fulfillment of these responsibilities will require extensive travel. For more information and to apply, go to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00447.

For questions, please contact Dr. David Slaughter, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-5294, tel: (530)752-5553, fax: (530)752-2640, email: dcslaughter@ucdavis.edu. Position is open until filled, but to assure consideration, applications must be received by February 27, 2015.