McCain Foods Develops Research Program for the Potato Industry

The McCain Foods Potato Industry Research Chair (IRC) is expected to develop an advanced and innovative research program in applying precision agriculture technologies to the potato industry and the company is searching for a research chair/ assistant/ associate professor on the determined period of 5 years.

The information was published on www.higheredjobs.com, on September 18 and the application due is October 20.

The position is funded through a partnership with the Potatoes New Brunswick and McCain Foods Limited. The incumbent will liaise with the potato industry through meetings and committee work, providing leadership and support in his/her areas of expertise. They will attract external funding for research, including national granting council funding, and publish in peer-reviewed journals and other respected venues.