Research Fellow

Job Title

Research Fellow

Job Location

Remote; United States

Job Overview

The Good Food Institute is seeking a Research Fellow to join our Advancing Solutions for Alternative Proteins (ASAP) initiative. As a Research Fellow, you will propose and explore high-priority research white spaces in the alternative protein industry. Your work will contribute to the ASAP Solutions Database, helping to advance the field of alternative proteins.

Compensation

• Position Type: Independent Contractor
• Position Term: 10 hours a week for 16 weeks
• Reports to: Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D., Lead Scientist, Cultivated Meat and Seafood
• Stipend: $4800, paid biweekly in 8 equal installments of $600. (To ensure organizational equity, GFI does not negotiate pay.)

Responsibilities

• Proposing 4-6 high-priority research white spaces from a list identified by GFI scientists as areas of focus for the Research Fellow project in alignment with interests and expertise.
• Conducting a literature review to understand what specific research strategies or other interventions are likely to be effective for these priority white spaces.
• Communicating findings and recommendations through new entries in the Solutions Database.
• If applicable, creating graphics to aid in the communication of ideas.
• Incorporating feedback from other team members before publication in the database.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred; candidates currently pursuing an M.Sc. or Ph.D. will be considered.
• Ideally, coursework or experience related to one or more of the following areas (or similar): alternative proteins, agriculture, food science, cell and molecular biology, cell culture from livestock or seafood species, scaffold biomaterials, tissue engineering, bioprocessing, nutrition, fatty acid chemistry, sensory analysis, or related topics.
• Strong writing skills.
• Experience conducting literature reviews.
• Motivation to learn about new topics.
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in public health, environmentalism, animal protection, or hunger relief.

We're excited for you to apply!