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Felicia Wu

10 months ago

PhD and MS Research Assistantship in Food Safety, Public Health, and Agricultural Economics Michigan State University in United States

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Public Health

Funding

The RA position includes a stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance benefits. The position requires an average of 20 hours of work per week. No further financial details are specified.

Deadline

Expired

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United States

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Michigan State University

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Keywords

Public Health
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Food Safety
Agricultural Economics
Food Insecurity
Mycotoxin
Foodborne Pathogen
Heavy Metals

About this position

Michigan State University's Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) is offering a Research Assistantship (RA) opportunity for incoming Ph.D. and M.S. students. The position is supervised by John Hannah Distinguished Professor Dr. Felicia Wu and focuses on research at the intersection of food safety, food security, and public health at both national and global levels. Key research topics include food contaminants such as chemicals, toxins (aflatoxin and other mycotoxins), arsenic, heavy metals, and foodborne pathogens, as well as their impact on health and the burden of disease. The position aims to improve food safety and public health outcomes through rigorous research in agricultural economics and environmental science.

The RA position is open to applicants to the AFRE Ph.D. program, with M.S. students also eligible to apply, especially those considering a future Ph.D. track. The role requires an average of 20 hours of work per week and provides a comprehensive funding package including stipend, tuition, and health insurance benefits. Applicants must submit their application to the AFRE graduate program and mention the RA position and their interest in their academic statement. Admissible candidates will be reviewed by Dr. Wu for final selection.

This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about food safety, public health, agricultural economics, and environmental science. The research group is committed to addressing global challenges related to food contaminants and disease burden, with a strong focus on improving food safety standards and public health policies. For more information, visit this link or contact Dr. Felicia Wu at [email protected].

Funding details

The RA position includes a stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance benefits. The position requires an average of 20 hours of work per week. No further financial details are specified.

What's required

Applicants must apply to the AFRE Ph.D. or M.S. program at Michigan State University. M.S. students may also apply with the intention of becoming Ph.D. candidates. Applicants should have a strong interest in food safety, public health, and agricultural economics. Application materials must include an academic statement mentioning the RA position and reasons for interest. Admissibility is determined by the AFRE graduate admissions committee.

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John Hannah Distinguished Professor

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Research Interests

Food Science

Clinical Nutrition

Agriculture

Mycotoxin

Food Safety