Post Doctoral Fellow - Emory MNTProgram and Metabolic Genetics Clinic

Post Doctoral Fellow – Emory MNT4P Program and Metabolic Genetics Clinic

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The post‑doctoral fellow will primarily work on research projects and activities related to genetics nutrition and inherited metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism. The fellow will provide clinical support to the Emory MNT4P Program and Metabolic Genetics Clinic as needed. The fellow will collaborate with the PI and other team members on protocol development for nutrition clinical research and will have the potential to conduct well‑controlled human feeding studies and assess dietary patterns, body composition, energy expenditure, and exercise tolerance.

The infrastructure to support this research is provided through the NIH‑funded Bionutrition Unit of the Emory University Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Centers (GCRC), which offers state‑of‑the‑art nutritional science research, including Dual Energy X‑ray Absorptiometry (DXA), indirect calorimetry using Vmax Encore, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) using Vyntus CPX, Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR), bioimpedance analysis (BIA), and BOD POD body composition tracking system (air displacement plethysmograph).

The postdoctoral fellow will also have opportunities to be engaged in patient care, developing evidence‑based guidelines, creating training modules for clinicians, and participating in newborn screening and long‑term follow‑up related grants, depending on interest.

Postdoctoral fellows are expected to readily learn skills in professional manuscript writing, grant/fellowship writing, project design and management for clinical and educational training. Knowledge of nutrition, ability to interact well with special‑need patients and families, a strong sense of research ethics, team skills, good English language skills, and good organization are required. Additional expertise in statistical software (SPSS, SAS, etc.), diet‑analysis software (Food Processor, NDSR, etc.),

teaching and instruction, and mentoring of graduate‑level students is preferred but not required.

After successful completion of training, the postdoctoral fellow has an opportunity to be considered for a potential faculty position in the Department of Human Genetics.

Preferably seeking a PhD or RD with an interest in nutrition/nutritional biochemistry for up to a 3‑year commitment.

• Cover letter describing research experience and interests
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• List of three (3) reference letters of recommendation

Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research.

Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., Sc.D., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

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Position tasks are generally required to be performed…