"Postdoctoral Fellow, Food Chemistry"

Job Description

Dr. Ningjian Liang’s Food Chemistry lab at the University of Idaho focuses on the extraction, structural characterization, and functional properties of milk proteins and peptides. Our primary research goal is to understand their impact on human health. Our current projects involve developing and optimizing methods for isolating milk proteins and characterizing their structure. We are particularly interested in exploring the functional properties of these proteins using mammalian cell line models.

Position Overview

The Food Chemistry Lab in the Department of Animal, Veterinary, and Food Science at the University of Idaho is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to support interdisciplinary research on protein structure and function. The position involves work in protein purification and structure characterization. Terms of employment are for one year, with a possibility of renewal.

Required Experience

• Research and publication experience in one or more of the following areas: Protein extraction and purification from food sources, Structure determination of biomolecules by NMR, Mass Spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering, etc., Engineering and expressing recombinant proteins using various hosts (E. coli, yeast, mammalian cells), purifying and characterizing the engineered proteins using a range of biophysical and biochemical techniques, Mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, and bioinformatics (OMICs)

Required Education

Ph.D. degree in Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a degree closely related to the domain of the position

Required Other

None

Additional Preferred

• Experience with statistical analyses.
• Professional and flexible attitude towards deadlines and work hours.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employee Category

Exempt

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience

Type of Appointment

Of Appointment

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Funding

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy

Uncertain

Posting Date

09/22/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 2025, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a research statement that summarizes research experience and specifies their interests in this position (less than 2 pages); and 3) a curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications), which should include three contacts to serve as references (previous research mentors are preferred as references). If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Ningjian Liang (nliang@uidaho.edu)