We are Hiring
Call for a Senior Research Scientist/Tenure Track Faculty position in Food Science
Tel Hai college and MIGAL-Galilee Research Institute invite applications for tenure track position in Food Science beginning Fall 2023. We seek motivated and dynamic scientists/faculty members to break new ground across advanced and innovative aspects of food sciences and technology, and related fields.
Prioritized Areas & Disciplines
The position is available, including but not limited to, synthetic biology, cultured food, food safety/microbiology, food biochemistry, precision fermentation, food processing as it relates to the composition, structure, and functionality of macromolecules and biopolymers, protein design and engineering, bioactive compounds and natural products, renewable biopolymers as a building block in advanced applications.
Requirements
The position is open for candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Food Science/Food Biochemistry/Biotechnology, or related areas, and relevant Postdoctoral experience.
Applicants are expected to have a basic knowledge of the Hebrew language (sufficient for communicating and teaching) and demonstrated leadership abilities. Predisposition for interdisciplinary collaboration with record of accomplishments in basic and or applicative research are considered an advantage.
Candidates are expected to maintain a successful program of research publications and grants; teach introductory and advanced courses in the Food Science and Technology program at undergraduate and graduate levels; lead innovative research and establish effective disciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations; mentor and support graduate and undergraduate students; contribute to departmental and institutional activities; connect with stakeholders and/or industrial partners to strengthen research and/or educational programming.
Relocation to the Galilee is required. Both institutions, with the aid of the regional authorities, will assist the recruited researchers in the relocation process.
How to apply
Applicants should send a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae with full list of publications and research and teaching statements, as well as a list of at least four potential references, including affiliation and contact details.
For application or further details please contact Dr. Paula Pitashny, Head of Food Science Department, Tel Hai College, paulabil@telhai.ac.il.