USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Food Science, Microbiology and Engineering U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States

The Grossmann Lab at University of Massachusetts Amherst is recruiting two graduate students for spring 2027 in Food Science . PhD — Precision Fermentation : a newly launched, fully funded 4-year project with stipend + tuition support. The research focuses on developing next-generation protein ingredients through microbial expression systems and protein expression . Applicants should have an MS in a related field or relevant industry experience; hands-on protein expression experience is preferre...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Food Microbiology and Biofilm Persistence at Penn State University in the Food Microbiology and Safety Applied Laboratory with Dr. Valentina Trinetta . This opening is aimed at students interested in microbiology , food science , molecular biology , sequencing , and biofilm assays . The project focus suggests research on microbial persistence in food-related environments, with strong relevance to food safety and applied microbiological methods. Eligibility: applic...

Hanyu Chen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota, is recruiting one M.S./Ph.D. student for the Food Safety Innovation Research Group starting Fall 2027. The group’s research is interdisciplinary and centers on food safety , food microbiology , microbial control technologies , and AI-assisted food safety and quality . Current themes include light-based treatments, gentle thermal processing, predictive microbiology, process modeling, da...

Fully funded Master's and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , USA, in Dr. Mairui Gao's Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in Food Science , Microbiology , Food Safety , and related areas such as Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine . The post highlights a preference for applicants with prior hands-on research experience, including wet-lab o...

Fully funded Master's and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Food Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao's Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in food science , microbiology , food safety , animal science , veterinary medicine , and related areas. The lab is looking for applicants with a BS or MS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Me...