Assistant Professor, Food Safety and Microbiology

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Assistant Professor, Food Safety and Microbiology, Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences**:
**College of Agriculture and Bioresources**:
The Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences consists of ten faculty members with diverse research programs in the areas of food nutrigenomics, brewing, food/environmental microbiology, food chemistry and omics, pathogen detection using machine learning and AI, food nanotechnology and emulsion science, food enzymology, lipid biotechnology, microbial bioproducts, protein, lipid and starch quality/utilization, bioprocessing, and value-added crop utilization. A fermentation pilot plant, bioprocessing pilot plant, food/ingredient processing pilot plant, sensory laboratory, product development kitchen, teaching laboratories and access to analytical and molecular biology suites is available within the Department to support both research and teaching. The department has a strong tradition of research excellence with approximately 70 active graduate students and significant external research support. We deliver four undergraduate degree programs in Food and Bioproduct Sciences, Food Science, Food and Nutrition, and Food Industry Management, as well as M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs in both Applied Microbiology and Food Science. The university is home to the Canadian Light Source (CLS), a world-class synchrotron facility with 22 beam lines for basic and applied research.

The **College of Agriculture and Bioresources** is an international leader in applied research and scholarship with expertise and integration across four primary themes: Plants and Animals; Food, Feed and Bioproducts; Environment and Ecology; and Business and Applied Economics. The college has a century-long reputation for teaching, research and outreach and has been a consistent strength for the university. The college has played a pivotal role in the development of the agriculture and food industries in Saskatchewan and continues to build on a legacy of public engagement and cooperative partnerships. Our faculty are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience and preparing graduates for leadership in the bioeconomy.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

Salary band for this position for the 2023-2024 academic year are as follows: Assistant Professor: $99,945 to $120,099. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan, pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Dr. Darren Korber, Head and Search Committee Chair

Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences

51 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8
Telephone: (306) 966-7786

**Status**: Tenure Track
**Employment Group**: USFA
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Posted Date**: 6/17/2024
**Closing Date**:Until Filled



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