Faculty Position, Serd/fab/febt

**Faculty Position in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology [FEBT]**
**Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources (FAB)**
**School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD)**
**Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand**:
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Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on the experiences, in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT) Academic Program, Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources (FAB), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Pathumthani, Thailand.

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), founded in 1959, is an autonomous, non-profit, international, postgraduate educational institution. The Institute offers degree and non-degree programs in three Schools. AIT promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region through higher education, research and outreach. AIT has become a leading regional postgraduate institution and is actively working with public and private sector partners throughout the region and with some of the top universities in the world. It offers Master and Doctoral degrees, diploma and certificate programs in engineering, science, planning and management, and serves over 2,000 students from various countries across Asia and beyond. Teaching faculty, researchers and students from more than 45 countries form a unique international community on the Institute’s beautifully landscaped residential campus, situated 42 km north of Bangkok.

Two areas of specialization are offered: Food Process Engineering and Bioprocess Technology.

**Duties/Responsibilities**

The food market is consumer-driven, and dynamic engineering solutions are required that meet current needs without impacting human and environmental health at all scales. The next generation of food engineers must shift from a singular focus on mass production to a new paradigm focused on convergent advances in technology, consumer needs, and the human-artificial intelligence (AI) interface. The faculty member in this position will be responsible for building a research and teaching program that addresses engineering issues at the forefront of food systems.

**Qualifications**

Applicants should have a **Doctorate degree** related to Food Science and Technology, Postharvest Technology, Food Safety, Food Engineering, Food Processing & Technology, Biological Engineering, Bio Systems Engineering or other relevant disciplines from a reputed university with some experiences in teaching and research guidance. Ability to publish in international refereed journals, excellent communication skills and experience in obtaining research grants in international competition are highly desirable. Professional expertise and relevant experience emphasizing innovative postharvest engineering, handling, and processing of foods will have distinct advantage. The research and/ or working experience with industry would have advantage.

**Benefits**

The initial appointment is for two years and is renewable based on performance. Salary offered is regionally competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experiences. Additional benefits include provident fund, air travel for self and direct dependents, settlement grant, education subsidy for dependent children, and medical benefits according as provisioned in institute’s policy and procedure. It is also possible to earn an additional income by carrying out consulting services as provisioned in institute’s policy and procedure.
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law._

**The Dean**
**School of Environment, Resources and Development**
**Asian Institute of Technology**
**P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand**
**Tel: +66-2524-6074**
**Fax: +66-2524-6071