Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate position on protein-based biomaterials

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of

Alberta invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to research protein-derived
biomaterials such as adhesive/plastic from agricultural protein-containing byproducts.
Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. degree from a recognized university in areas of
Material Science, Polymer Science, Food Science, Engineering or other related areas. In
addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, applicant with research
experience and strong track-record of productivity in peer-reviewed publications and
patents is highly expected. The position may involve activities of graduate student
supervision and laboratory management as the case may occur. This is a 3-year externally
funded project and the salary for the position will be commensurate with experience and
performance. The starting data: As soon as possible or until a suitable candidate has been
found. Interesting candidates are asked to submit their application containing a detailed
resume, statement of research interests and the names of three referees to:
Dr. Jianping Wu
Assistant professor
Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
4-10 Ag./For. building
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Alberta, T6G 2P5
CANADA
Phone: (780) 492-6885
Fax: (780) 492-4265
Email: jwu3@ualberta.ca