Juzhong Tan
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Multidisciplinary Food Engineering, Microbiology, and AI-Enabled Processing Systems University of Delaware in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral appointment with a starting salary of $52,000/year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full University of Delaware postdoctoral benefits package is included. Initial 1-year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding availability. Start date is Summer 2026, flexible based on candidate availability.
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Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Delaware
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About this position
Postdoctoral Researcher opening at the University of Delaware in the Multidisciplinary Food Processing & Engineering (MFPE) Lab, led by Dr. Juzhong Tan in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. This position sits at the intersection of food engineering, microbiology, food safety, non-thermal processing, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence.
The lab is seeking a researcher to contribute to projects on next-generation food safety, microbial inactivation, atmospheric cold plasma, ultrasonic spray drying/atomization, sequencing-based microbial ecology, multi-omics integration, and AI-enabled sensing and predictive modeling. The role also includes translational and industry-oriented research, with opportunities to work on scalable processing technologies, real-time sensing, and commercializable solutions.
Research areas include: microbial community dynamics, pathogen reduction, spoilage control, microbiome shifts, process optimization, hyperspectral imaging, sensor arrays, deep learning, and data-driven decision systems.
Required qualifications: a Ph.D. in Food Science, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field; strong expertise in microbiology, food safety, or microbial ecology; and research experience in at least one of non-thermal processing, sequencing/bioinformatics, or AI/ML/data-driven modeling. A publication record and strong communication skills are expected.
Preferred experience: plasma systems, advanced processing technologies, reactor design, bioinformatics tools, multi-omics analysis, Python/R/MATLAB, sensor systems, imaging, automation/robotics, and grant writing.
Funding and terms: starting salary of $52,000/year, full postdoctoral benefits, initial 1-year appointment renewable based on performance and funding, with a Summer 2026 start date (flexible).
How to apply: email Dr. Juzhong Tan with your CV, a brief statement of research interests and career goals, and contact details for three professional references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Funding details
Postdoctoral appointment with a starting salary of $52,000/year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full University of Delaware postdoctoral benefits package is included. Initial 1-year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding availability. Start date is Summer 2026, flexible based on candidate availability.
What's required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Food Science, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong expertise in microbiology, food safety, or microbial ecology is required, along with demonstrated research experience in at least one of the following: non-thermal processing technologies, sequencing and bioinformatics, or AI/ML or data-driven modeling. A proven record of peer-reviewed publications and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are expected. Preferred qualifications include experience with plasma systems, advanced processing technologies or reactor design, bioinformatics and multi-omics analysis, programming in Python/R/MATLAB, sensor systems, imaging technologies, automation/robotics, grant writing, and collaborative multidisciplinary research.
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Assistant Professor
United States
Research Interests
Food Science
Microbiology
Legumes
Food Preservation
Dietary Science
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