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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The Department of Food Science & Technology

IMPACTING THE WORLD THREE TIMES A DAY!



The Third Governor's Conference on Ensuring Food Safety:
E. coli O157:H7 - Progress and Challenges:
On-line Video Presentations

The Department of Food Science and Technology has an opening for an Assistant or Associate Professor. This position will specialize in Food Safety microbiology and toxicology, especially molds and mycotoxins. For more information, please check here.


The program at UNL is unique in many ways. Our facilities are among the best in the United States. Our building contains modern, state-of-the-art equipment that is used by students, faculty, and staff in a variety of projects. We have dedicated professors that have received college-wide, as well as national awards for excellence in teaching and research. There are established funds available for scholarships and unique opportunities for internships and undergraduate research. Our department is student oriented – all of our classes, including laboratory sections are taught by professors In addition to our commitment to teaching, the UNL Food Science program is especially well-known for its many research accomplishments. We are internationally recognized for our research on food safety, food chemistry, and food engineering. Please browse our site and/or contact us to arrange a personal or group tour.

Food Science:

A discipline that integrates biology, chemistry, math, and other sciences to feed the world.