Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Medicine

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306- - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 306- - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate | College of Medicine

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

12 Month

Position is located at the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane, WA. Initial one (1) year contract, subject to annual extension. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent and available funding. Reports to Franck Carbonero, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. This is a temporary position expected to end after a 1-year contract. Overtime eligible.

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As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will plan and conduct experiments, perform related research leading to publication, and prepare research articles for publication. You will participate in grant writing efforts, including seeking self-funding. Additionally, you will supervise graduate and/or undergraduate research assistants in conducting research projects and academic development. You will provide some guest lectures in supervisor's courses as relevant and help with proctoring and grading tests, exams, and assignments.

Research projects are supported by three different USDA grants:
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, 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 (maybe 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.

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 the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Annual Salary: $62,232 - $71,748 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This salary scale is in alignment with the Postdoctoral Research Associate NIH salary scale: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-stipends

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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

An earned PhD in Nutrition, Food Science, Microbiology, or other relevant discipline.

Skills in molecular biology and microbiology, especiall