Position announcement: Seafood Microbiologist, Astoria, Oregon

From: Ann.L.Shriver@orst.edu
Date: Thu May 03 2001 - 11:41:49 PDT

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    contact Jae Park at jae.park@orst.edu.

    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
    FACULTY POSITION - SEAFOOD MICROBIOLOGIST
    Oregon State University Seafood Laboratory
    Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station
    College of Agricultural Science - Oregon State University

    The OSU Seafood Laboratory in Astoria, Oregon, under the Coastal Oregon
    Marine Experiment Station, a division of the College of Agriculture at
    Oregon State University, announces the availability of a 12-month tenure
    track position for an Assistant Professor in seafood microbiology under the
    academic departments of Food Science and Technology, and Microbiology. This
    position is 1.0 FTE: 75% research, 25% Extension Sea Grant.

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
    Responsibilities include: Establish a nationally recognized research
    program in seafood safety and product development that would serve the needs
    of the Oregon and West Coast seafood industry. Provide regional leadership
    in seafood microbiology research and work closely with industry and
    regulatory agencies in developing research programs. These programs would
    include, but not be exclusive of (a) seafood safety with expertise in
    traditional and "emerging" pathogens in seafood, (b) value-added product
    development with an emphasis on seafood fermentation, and (c) biotechnology
    in the area of product development, extraction of novel compounds from
    marine resources, and rapid microbial analysis. Develop external research
    support and collaborative programs with other investigators, agencies, and
    public and private groups; develop a nationally recognized
    outreach/extension program for educating the public and collaborating with
    industry on microbiological issues related to seafood safety, product
    quality, and product development; be fully cognizant in all aspects of
    seafood HACCP and advise/assist Oregon processors on interpretation of and
    compliance with appropriate seafood regulations and operational issues.
    Validate scholarly and outreach activities by peer review and communication
    in disciplinary and interdisciplinary peer reviewed journals and books,
    presentations at symposia and professional meetings, patents, extension
    bulletins, workshop proceedings, and other professional outlets
    demonstrating creative outreach contributions. Develop and implement a
    professional improvement plan and actively participate in appropriate
    professional organizations as well as maintain peer and professional
    relationships with responsible units. Develop and maintain cooperative
    relationships with organizations and agencies that have similar interests in
    seafood microbiology and seafood safety and quality. Be a participating
    member of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Sea Grant and
    Extension Sea Grant, the Department of Food Sciences, and other university
    entities to further the overall objectives and mission of the University as
    well as the overall well-being of the Oregon community. Serve on Coastal
    Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Department of Food Science and Technology
    and other University committees as assigned. Candidates must have a Ph.D.
    degree in food microbiology, food science or closely related field or be
    expected to complete such a degree by July 2001.

    TO APPLY:
    For full consideration, apply by August 31, 2001. Review of applications
    will continue through October 5, 2001. Please submit a letter of interest,
    a resume which includes a description of current research interests,
    transcripts, funding history, a list of publications and the names,
    addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
            Dr. Jae W. Park, Professor
            Oregon State University Seafood Lab
            2001 Marine Dr, Rm 253
            Astoria, OR 97103 jae.park@orst.edu
            
    Oregon State University is one of only ten American universities to hold the
    Land Grant, Sea Grant and Space Grant designation and is a Carnegie
    Doctoral/Research Extensive University. OSU is located in Corvallis, a
    community of 50,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between
    Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert and
    the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges are all within a 100-mile drive of
    Corvallis. approximately 13, 800 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students
    are enrolled at OSU, including 2,300 U.S. students of color and 1,200
    international students. The university has an institution-wide commitment
    to diversity and multiculturalism, and provides a welcoming atmosphere with
    unique professional opportunities for leaders who are women and people of
    color. All are encouraged to apply.

    The Oregon State University Seafood Laboratory is located 151 miles from the
    main campus in Corvallis, on the Oregon Coast in Astoria and it has on-site
    engineering, chemistry and microbiology laboratories accompanied by a pilot
    plant. Other programs located at the SFL include: OSU/Clatsop County
    Extension offices, Oregon Trawl Commission, Oregon Department of Fish and
    Wildlife, Oregon Fishermen's Undersea Cable and Clatsop Economic
    Development Committee . For additional information, please see the website:
    http://www.orst.edu/dept/seafood/

    OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
    And has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs.



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