Post Doctoral Fellow

About the role

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Closing Date

• Type of Position: Researchers and Scientists
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.

The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department: Research Support

Summary of Job Duties

Post doctoral Fellow is responsible for supporting Dr. Wang to manage the lab, write grant proposals and conduct research related to poultry processing automation.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in agricultural engineering, electrical engineering, Food Engineering or related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

Hands on experience in Food Engineering, machine vision, electronic design, and artificial intelligence

Salary Information

55,000

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information: Dongyi Wang

Assistant Professor

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion
• Frequent Physical Activity: Driving, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes