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The Gravelle Lab is seeking a highly-motivated, skilled, and passionate postdoctoral researcher to join our research group at the University of California, Davis. Research in the Gravelle Lab focuses on characterizing the relationship between structural properties and functionality of foods using a multi-disciplinary approach encompassing food chemistry, physics, and materials science. The successful candidate will lead projects involving the development and characterization of both directly- and indirectly-structured oleogels using a variety of structuring agents. These projects will focus on characterizing the mechanical, physicochemical, and textural properties of oleogels which are critical for mimicking traditional fats, as well as developing fundamental insight into the role of fats in protein-based networks using proteins from both animal and plant origins. Under guidance of the PI (Dr. Gravelle), the successful candidate will conduct independent investigations using a range of mechanical and structural analysis techniques including rheology, tribology, large deformation analysis, DSC, FTIR, X-ray diffraction, and various methods of microstructural characterization, among others. The successful candidate will also need to be highly adaptable, able to establish and maintain collaborative ventures, and be comfortable taking on challenging projects which stretch beyond their area of expertise. Practical experience with emulsion-based systems is also an asset.

Full-time salary and benefits are included and are consistent with UC Davis policy and commensurate with applicant experience. Target start date: September 2023. The position is offered for two years, with the potential for extension. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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