Post Doctoral Scholar

Position Overview & Primary Purpose

The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will study bioactive food components for disease prevention. This candidate is expected to conduct scientific research and have peer-reviewed scientific publications and provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed.

• Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or other closely related fields.
• Experience in analyzing bioactive food compounds
• Experience in qualitative analysis of metabolites, and trace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo
• Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research
• Knowledge in the interactions between gut microbiome and dietary compounds
• Knowledge in microbiology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results
• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Bachelor's Degree
  - Copy of transcripts
• Master's Degree
  - Copy of transcripts
• Ph.D.
  
  - Copy of transcripts

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Other Document
• Other Degree
  - Copy of transcripts

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• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex
  - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Position Number

Position Number 007830

Recruitment Salary Range 49,

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Time Limited
- Full-time

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 11/30/2030

Organizational Division CEPHT

Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit CEPHT

Posting Number EPA
3241

Open Date 11/01/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings:
Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending on the status of the search

Date Position Available 12/01/2026

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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