Assistant Professor, Nutrition Science

Colorado Psychiatric; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition seeks 1–2 Assistant Professors in Nutrition Science. The 9-month tenure/tenure-track appointments begin August 16, 2027, with expectations to build a nationally recognized, externally funded program focused on cardiometabolic health, obesity, gut health, and the microbiome.

Successful candidates will integrate their research with department, college, and university priorities, and contribute to teaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or previous academic appointment.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research publications in high-impact journals.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Integrate research into department, college, and university priority areas.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Grant writing

Teaching/mentoring

Research collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field

Job description

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) is seeking applications for 1-2 Assistant Professors in the area of Nutrition Science. The 9-month tenure/tenure track appointments will begin August 16, 2027. We are particularly seeking applicants who can complement our current faculty research focused on cardiometabolic health, obesity, gut health and the microbiome, and functional foods. Examples of such research areas include but are not limited to pre- clinical and clinical research on nutrient or phytochemical metabolism, precision nutrition, nutritional immunology and diverse populations (e.g., aging, minoritized, and other underrepresented populations).

Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, integrate their research into existing department, college, and university priority areas, and teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The position will have outstanding department support, strong research infrastructure, and access to collaborative opportunities both within CSU and with academic industry partners.

Required job qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition or any related field
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or previous academic appointment
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research publications in high-impact journals
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students

Preferred job qualifications

• Evidence of interdisciplinary research and successful team-based collaboration
• Experience writing large external grants