Fellow (Post Doc)

This position is to conduct and lead research in baking ingredients and processes, with a focus on, but not limited to, yeasted and chemically-leavened systems. The position will coordinate baking trials with academic and industry collaborators, develop research methods, conduct laboratory and statistical analyses, prepare scientific publications and reports, contribute to grant proposals, and help mentor graduate students.

The Department of Grain and Food Science is committed to providing high-quality education, advancing innovation in grain and food science research, and building strong industry partnerships to meet the evolving needs of global food systems.

Our faculty includes several current and former Grain and Food Science members who are ranked among the world's top 2% of researchers in a 2020 Stanford University study.

For more than 110 years, Kansas State University has been a global leader in flour milling and industry-focused education. Since 1951, it has remained one of the few institutions worldwide to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in Bakery Science and Management, Feed and Pet Food Science, Food Science, and Milling Science and Management.

Our internationally recognized graduate program also provides a wide range of opportunities for both applied and fundamental research, leading to master's and doctoral degrees in grain science, food science, and related fields.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Grain Science, Food Science, or a related discipline.
* Experience conducting research baking trials.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team and with industry collaborators.
* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop and execute detailed research protocols.
* Strong data analyses, interpretation and scientific writing skills, including a record of peer-reviewed publications.

The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with AACC International methods for flour and dough testing.
* Mentoring experience.

Additional Role Information:

* Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and operate common baking and analytical equipment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• List of three references with email address and phone numbers listed

Applications close on: 12/1/2026

47,476.00 - $60,000.00