ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a research professor position in Nutritional or Food Science. This position reports to the Department Chair of Human Biology. This position will initially be supported through a transformational donation of $2 million from Christopher and Susan Salm and will complement the efforts of UW-Green Bay to position Phoenix Innovation Park as a research hub in Northeastern Wisconsin. The primary focus for this research position will be on human cognitive development nutrition, including the role of essential nutrients, particularly choline, but not excluding other known and unknown molecules important for brain development. This dedicated research professor position will allow UW-Green Bay to collaborate with community partners that are part of the dynamic agriculture, food, and nutrition industries that contribute substantially to the regional economy.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay's mission to create and maintain an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.


This position includes the following responsibilities:

Develop, grow, and sustain a strong research program into the role of essential nutrients and other molecules critical in the development of brain function and cognitive disease. Involvement with industry, faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students via collaborations is encouraged.
Secure intramural and extramural funding through grants to establish financial independence for research program(s).
Formulate and direct research program scientific and technical processes and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with established financial, ethical, and administrative requirements and standards.
Develop and publish research content in peer-reviewed publications, presents materials at conferences, participates as an editor for publications, and/or participates in committees.
Perform institutional and community service, including serving on departmental, college, and University committees
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate in Nutrition, Food Science or related field at time of application
Demonstrated research experience in human cognitive development nutrition, particularly conception through infancy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong record which demonstrates the ability to secure extramural grant funding
Demonstrated collaboration with industry
Experience developing and/or sustaining a higher education research program in collaboration with undergraduate or gradate students
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.