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North Carolina State University

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Fully Funded PhD or Master's Position in Food Microbiology and Safety North Carolina State University in United States

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Agriculture

Funding

The PhD or master's position is described as fully funded. No stipend amount or specific details about tuition, fees, health insurance, or other benefits are provided.

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United States

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North Carolina State University

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Agriculture
Biology
Veterinary Science
Food Safety
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About this position

Fully funded PhD or master's opportunity in food microbiology and safety at North Carolina State University, USA, under the supervision of Dr. Mairui Gao in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences.

The research focuses on foodborne pathogen evolution, microbial risk assessment, and novel biocontrol strategies. Students may use genomics, microbiome analysis, and machine learning to investigate food safety challenges and develop innovative approaches to pathogen control.

Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in food science, microbiology, animal science, or veterinary medicine. Hands-on experience in food microbiology is highly preferred. The position is fully funded, although the announcement does not specify the stipend amount or detailed tuition and benefits coverage.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply or contact Dr. Mairui Gao through the relevant North Carolina State University departmental application channel.

Funding details

The PhD or master's position is described as fully funded. No stipend amount or specific details about tuition, fees, health insurance, or other benefits are provided.

What's required

Applicants should hold a BS or MS degree in food science, microbiology, animal science, or veterinary medicine. Hands-on food microbiology experience is highly preferred. The position concerns foodborne pathogen evolution, microbial risk assessment, and novel biocontrol strategies using genomics, microbiomes, and machine learning.

How to apply

Contact or apply to Dr. Mairui Gao in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences at North Carolina State University. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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