Assistant Professor, Sensory and Ingestive Behavior - Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
University of Illinois

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Assistant Professor, Sensory and Ingestive Behavior - Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
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The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at the University of Illinois seeks an expert in the chemical senses to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates working on all approaches, from molecular and cellular to behavioral (both human and animal models) are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be well positioned to collaborate with scientists across campus.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will establish an independent externally funded research program focused on smell, taste, or chemesthesis, and their impact on food choice, appetite regulation, or metabolism, and teach in related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The focus will be on genetic, developmental, neural or environmental factors that through sensory signaling regulate appetite or health-related outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute to the FSHN Department's core areas of biochemical nutrition and integrated food, nutrition, and health.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a discipline related to nutrition, physiology, or food science and postdoctoral experience. Evidence of professional promise and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral training in chemosensory sciences, neurosciences, ingestive behavior, cell-based functional assays, machine learning for sensory prediction, or other related disciplines, ability to secure extramural funding, a strong publication record, ability to mentor students, and engagement in professional associations are desired.

Salary:
Competitive salary with benefits and start-up package are commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Details:
100% full-time 9-month (academic year) tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level

Proposed Start Date and Location:
August 16, 2023; University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2023. Applicants may be interviewed before January 31, 2023; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified and the position is filled. Individuals with diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are especially welcome to apply.

Interested applicants must submit:

1. A cover letter that details suitability for and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of Research (~ 1500 words)
4. Diversity Statement (~ 800 words)*
5. Three (3) representative publications
6. Names and contact information for five (5) references.

*Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate a commitment to advancing these objectives and values. All applicants are required to submit a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which will be evaluated on the applicant's knowledge, record, and future contributions in this area. The Diversity Statement describes: your experience engaging with students of diverse backgrounds (e.g., students from underrepresented groups, first-generation college students, etc.) and/or fostering diverse perspectives; what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how that is incorporated in your teaching, research and/or service; and how you would approach creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom, laboratory and/or broader university community.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu or incomplete applications will not be considered. Upload all materials in a single PDF file in the "CV/Resume" section.

For additional information about the department see https://fshn.illinois.edu/;

For information about the position contact the search chair,
Dr. M. Yanina Pepino de Gruev, Associate Professor, ypepino@illinois.edu;

For questions regarding the search process may be directed to
Ms. Audra Martin, Office Manager, mart@illinois.edu;

For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1013545
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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