Job Details

Postdoctoral Fellow, Food Chemistry

Position Number: 6586164
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Food Science

Postdoctoral Fellow, Food Chemistry

Posting Number: SP005028P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Dr. Ningjian Liangs Food Chemistry lab at the University of Idaho focuses on the extraction, structural characterization, and functional properties of milk proteins and peptides. Our primary research goal is to understand their impact on human health. Our current projects involve developing and optimizing methods for isolating milk proteins and characterizing their structure. We are particularly interested in exploring the functional properties of these proteins using mammalian cell line models.

Position Overview:

The Food Chemistry Lab in the Department of Animal, Veterinary, and Food Science at the University of Idaho is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to support interdisciplinary research on protein structure and function. The position involves work in protein purification and structure characterization.

Terms of employment are for one year, with a possibility of renewal.

Required Experience:

Research and publication experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Protein extraction and purification from food sources
- Structure determination of biomolecules by NMR, Mass Spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering, etc.
- Engineering and expressing recombinant proteins using various hosts (E. coli, yeast, mammalian cells), purifying and characterizing the engineered proteins using a range of biophysical and biochemical techniques
- Mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, and bioinformatics (OMICs)

Required Education:

Ph.D. degree in Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a degree closely related to the domain of the position

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Experience with statistical analyses.
Professional and flexible attitude towards deadlines and work hours.
Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 2025, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

To be considered, all applicants must submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a research statement that summarizes research experience and specifies their interests in this position (less than 2 pages); and 3) a curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications), which should include three contacts to serve as references (previous research mentors are preferred as references).

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Ningjian Liang (nliang@uidaho.edu)

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49576

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.