Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Food Science and Technology

UIC now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in February/September 2023:

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Food Science and Technology

Job Description

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Nutrition, Toxicology, Health Science or Biochemistry are welcome. Candidates should have a PhD. Post-doctoral experience is highly recommended. Strong English language skill including speaking and writing is mandatory. Preference will be given to candidate who can undertake independent research leading to outstanding outcomes or have extensive food industry working experience.

Job Requirement

Candidates should have a PhD degree with extensive working experience in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates who can undertake independent research leading to outstanding outcomes, including publications in high quality international-refereed journals. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and research accomplishments. The new faculty member is expected to teach some of the following courses: Nutrition, Physiology, Food Toxicology, Life Cycle Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality Management System, Food Security and Sustainability, Nutrition and Exercise, Life Style and Health, Food Product Development, Molecular Biology, Research Methods in Food Science, etc.

Benefits and Appointment Terms

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and social insurance. Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Continuation of appointment beyond the initial term will be subject to mutual agreement.

The College reserves the right not to fill these positions, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.

Application Procedures

*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/713.

*If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.

The College reserves the right not to fill these positions, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.