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Washington State University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Food Safety, Microbiology, and Data Science Washington State University in United States

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Full-time temporary postdoctoral position with annual salary of $62,232-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. WSU provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation options. Renewal depends on extension needs and/or additional funding secured.

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Nov 29, 2026

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Washington State University

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Computer Science
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About this position

Washington State University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Food Science (Pullman, Washington, United States) focused on Food Safety, Microbiology, and Data Science applications.

The role supports applied research on microbial contamination, intervention strategies, and risk reduction across diverse food systems. The successful candidate will design and lead interdisciplinary studies on pathogenic bacteria using microbiological and molecular approaches, with opportunities to incorporate engineering-based solutions and data-driven tools. There are also chances to analyze microbiological datasets, support manuscript writing, contribute to grant proposals, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline. Preferred experience includes data analysis, programming, predictive modeling, microbiological laboratory skills, microbiome research and/or sequencing-based approaches, peer-reviewed publication experience, and strong scientific writing and communication skills. The position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. The post states that the role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Funding and terms: this is a full-time, temporary 12-month postdoctoral appointment with an annual salary of $62,232-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. WSU also offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, and medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits. Renewal depends on extension needs and/or additional funding.

Application window: online applications must be received by November 29, 2026. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the Workday portal. Questions can be directed to Dr. Meijun Zhu at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time temporary postdoctoral position with annual salary of $62,232-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. WSU provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation options. Renewal depends on extension needs and/or additional funding secured.

What's required

Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline. Preferred experience includes data analysis, programming, or predictive modeling; microbiological laboratory skills; experience in microbiome research and/or sequencing-based approaches; evidence of peer-reviewed publications; strong scientific writing and communication skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. Position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

How to apply

Apply online through the WSU Workday posting. Upload a resume and cover letter, ensuring they address required and preferred qualifications. External candidates should upload materials in the Application Document section; current WSU employees should use the Resume/Cover Letter section. Reference contact information will be requested later in Workday.

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