Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on April 26, 2026.

306‑ – Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

12 Month

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University (WSU) invites you to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
. As the incumbent you will hold a 12‑month annual, fixed‑term, full‑time, short‑term appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position is located at the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane, WA and you will have an initial one (1) year contract, subject to annual extension. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent and available funding.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is within the College of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology and reports to Franck Carbonero, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. For questions or inquiries please contact Kaytlin Streufert eufert.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will plan and conduct experiments and related research directed toward ultimate publication, prepare articles for publication, participate in grant writing efforts (including seeking self‑funding) and supervise graduate and/or undergraduate research assistants in conducting research projects and academic development. The incumbent will also provide guest lectures in supervisor’s courses as relevant and help with proctoring and grading tests, exams, and assignments.

• In vitro fermentation and gut microbiome analyses of different varieties and food preparation of quinoa breeding lines and varieties.
• In vitro fermentation and gut microbiome/metabolomics/cell assays of different varieties of quinoa, pulses, buckwheat and non‑traditional wheat and barley varieties.
• Human intervention trial with cranberry juice and gut microbiome/metabolome and vaginal tract microbiome analyses.

90% Research

Plan and conduct experiments and related research directed toward ultimate publication and prepare articles for publication. Participate in grant writing efforts, including seeking self‑funding. Supervise graduate and/or undergraduate research assistants in conducting research projects and academic development.

7% Teaching

Provide some guest lectures in supervisor’s (or other faculty members’) courses as relevant. Help with proctoring and grading tests, exams, and assignments.

3% Service – Other

Participate in college and university committees; evaluate research proposals and grants. Other duties as assigned.

Position Sponsorship: May be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Office/Department Name: Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Location: Spokane, WA

Department Link: Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

This is a full‑time (100% FTE), fixed‑term position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end after a 1‑year contract. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

$62,232 – $70,344 (Commensurate with experience and education)

The salary scale is in alignment with the Postdoctoral Research Associate NIH salary scale: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review…