Postdoctoral In Food Chemistry Jobs in Minnesota

Post-Doctoral Associate

Job code: 9546
Field: Analytical and Food Chemistry
Location: St. Paul campus
Supervisor: Dr. Fernanda Dias
Limit: One-year offer only
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments related to flavor chemistry, lipid extraction and characterization under the PIs supervision.
• Develop and optimize instrument methodologies and data analysis. 
• Disseminate findings via presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
• Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
• Train and manage graduate and undergraduate students on experimental procedures.

Appointment: The position is a 100% time 12-month appointment.  This Post-Doctoral Associate (job code # 9546) position is a renewable appointment, but renewal is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.  The grant funding for this position has funds for up to 1 year.  Post-Doctoral Research Associate appointments at the University of Minnesota are limited to five years. The appointment provides access to university health and vacation benefits.  Annual salary base: $62,232.
Expected Start Date October, 2026
Application Process
Go to the U of Minnesota Human Resources employment website at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html  
Please search and apply for Requisition # 354981
Attach a Cover letter, CV/resume, and list with the contact information for three references. 
Only complete applications will be considered and reviewed. 
For any questions or inquiries contact: Dr. Fernanda Dias (ffgdias@umn.edu) University of Minnesota
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Required Qualifications: 

• PhD Food Science, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with LC-MS/MS, HPLC, mass spectrometry
• Experience with different sample preparation techniques including SPE, SPME, and SAFE among others.
• Strong publication record commensurate with experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with motivation to publish results and present at scientific meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in GC-FID, GC-MS
• General laboratory and management organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Evidence of willingness to learn new techniques.

Pay Range: $62,232 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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Application Process

• Go to the U of Minnesota Human Resources employment website at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html  
• Please search and apply for Requisition # 
• Attach a Cover letter, CV/resume, and list with the contact information for three references. 
• Only complete applications will be considered and reviewed. 

For any questions or inquiries contact: Dr. Fernanda Dias (ffgdias@umn.edu) 

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