Research Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Research Post-Doctoral Fellow

Division College of Agriculture

Department Food and Animal Sciences

Number of hours per week 37.5

Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

Job Type Full-Time

Campus Main Campus

Position Number 120040

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis Monthly

The Department of Food and Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University ( TSU ), is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to work as a Research Post-Doctoral Fellow in a USDA funded project in food ingredient science, dietary fiber, and gut microbiome.
This is a one-year, grant-funded position which may be extended depending on the availability of funds. This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in food chemistry, polymer science, molecular microbiology, or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of food ingredient science, polysaccharide chemistry, dietary fiber, molecular microbiology, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of functional properties of food ingredients, gut microbiome and gut health, and analytical instrumentation is essential for this position.

The candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written competencies, interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams. The position will be stationed in TSU main campus and will involve research activities at other collaborating institutions as needed. This is a I-year, grant-funded position which may be extended depending on the availability of funds.

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science or related disciplines. Proficiency in designing and conducting wet chemical and spectroscopic experiments involving inorganic and organic soil contaminants.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting.

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Open Date 08/12/2026

Close Date 08/26/2026

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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