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Post-doctoral research associate in advanced thermal and nonthermal food processing (Balasubramaniam lab, G/R34996P)
The University of Georgia's Department of Food Science and Technology is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in Griffin, Georgia, to work in Dr. V.M. Balasubramaniam's pilot plant and laboratory on sustainable food processing. The research covers high-pressure processing, pulsed electric fields, pressure-assisted thermal sterilisation, ultrashear technology and aseptic processing.
- Country
- United States
- Experience
- Experience not specified
- Salary / stipend
- Commensurate with experience
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Research
- Openings
- 1
- Shift
- General
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PhD in food engineering, food science, chemical engineering, agricultural and biosystems engineering or a related discipline
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What you’ll do
- Design experiments with the project investigator and carry out literature searches
- Run experiments on bench and pilot scale conventional and advanced food processing equipment, and maintain the equipment
- Procure research materials
- Carry out chemical and microbiological instrumental analysis of processed food samples
- Run statistical analysis and interpret results
- Prepare reports and manuscripts, present results and help prepare proposals
- Help with industrial outreach and work with industry sponsors
- Assist with other related tasks
What the employer asks for
- PhD in food engineering, food science, chemical engineering, agricultural and biosystems engineering or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience with advanced thermal and/or nonthermal food processing technologies
- Hands-on experience with bench and pilot scale processing equipment (highly desired)
- Strong background in experimental design, process modelling, analytical and microbiological techniques and statistics
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Microbiological techniques with bacteria and spores
- Mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance (desired)
Selection process
- Online application through the UGA job portal
- Background investigation before offer
Documents to keep ready
- Resume/CV
- List of references with contact information
- Cover letter (optional)
Pay, benefits and perks
Full-time (1.0 FTE) post-doctoral appointment
About the employer
The University of Georgia is Georgia's flagship public university; its Department of Food Science and Technology has campuses in Athens and Griffin with pilot-plant facilities for food processing research.
How to apply
Apply by email to vmbala@uga.edu.
Open until filled; anticipated start 15 Nov 2026
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Research (JRF / SRF / PhD / Postdoc) roles. named in this notice
- High-pressure processing (HPP)
- Pulsed electric fields (PEF)
- Pressure-assisted thermal sterilisation
- Ultrashear technology
- Aseptic processing
- Process modelling
- Chemical and microbiological analysis
- Statistical analysis
- PhD
- Postdoctoral
- Research Associate
- Junior Research Fellow
- JRF
- Senior Research Fellow
- SRF
- Food Technology research
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- Summarise your dissertation or main research project in two minutes for a non-specialist panel.
- Why this group or lab, and how does your experience fit the project described in the call?
- How did you design your experiments and choose the statistical analysis?
- Which analytical techniques have you used hands-on, and what were their limitations?
- What would be the first three months of work on this project if you were selected?
- Tell us about a result that did not work and what you did next.
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- Check the funding termsFellowship amount, duration, HRA and eligibility (NET / GATE) differ between calls.
Source & editorial check
Apply on the UGA job portal (posting G/R34996P). Recruitment contact: VM Balasubramaniam (vmbala@uga.edu). Schedule Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Original posting: 2026-10-28
Checked 2026-11-06 · Updated 2026-11-06
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