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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">POSTDOCTORAL POSITION<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the Methods and Application of Food Composition Laboratory (MAFCL), Beltsville Human
Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), located in Beltsville, Maryland. This appointment will be through a University.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Research Project</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">The
mission of the Analytical Methods Research Group (AMR) at MAFCL, is to improve the breadth and quality of composition data by developing, validating, and disseminating new analytical technologies that can be used in identifying and quantifying food components
as well as verifying the identity of food materials. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The laboratory is equipped with the latest technology, including Orbitrap 240 high-resolution mass spectrometer (HRMS, Thermo
Scientific) attached to a Vanquish dual LC, multiple Agilent 1290HPLC systems attached to a single quad mass spectrometer, a near-infrared spectrophotometer, Ankom fiber analyzer, ion chromatography, and several other types of laboratory equipment.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in chemistry or food and agriculture sciences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:24.75pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Preferred skills:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Experience in working with high-resolution mass spectrometry and chromatographic separation
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Experience in the collection and analysis of large analytical metabolomic datasets and data mining approaches<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Experience in the analysis of major food components such as carbohydrates and other secondary metabolites<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Strong statistical, computational, and analytical skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Strong oral and written communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Practical knowledge of agricultural sciences, biology, or a similar field is beneficial<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">A complete application consists of:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An application<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student’s academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be
submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Two educational or professional recommendations<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Anticipated Appointment Start Date</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">As
soon as a qualified candidate is identified. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Appointment Length</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The
appointment will initially be for two years. It may be renewed on the availability of funds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Level of Participation</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The
appointment is full-time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Participant Stipend</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The
participant(s) will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with their educational level and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Please email your completed application to
<a href="mailto:Dave.Luthria@USDA.gov">Dave.Luthria@USDA.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Dr. Devanand (Dave) Luthria, Ph.D., EMIB<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Bldg. 307C, BARC (East), Center Road,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Powder Mill Road<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">10300 Baltimore Ave.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Methods and Application of Food Composition Laboratory (MAFCL)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">BHNRC, ARS, USDA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Beltsville, MD 20705<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><a href="mailto:Dave.Luthria@usda.gov" target="_blank">Dave.Luthria@usda.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">301-5047247 (W)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">301-7553417 (M)<o:p></o:p></p>
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