Assistant Professor, Nutrition Science

Nutrition; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University invites applications for 1-2 Assistant Professors in Nutrition Science within the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. We seek researchers who enhance our program focusing on cardiometabolic health, obesity, gut health and the microbiome, and functional foods.

Successful candidates will build externally funded programs, collaborate across campus and with industry partners, and teach and mentor undergraduates and graduates.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or previous academic appointment.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed 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.
• Engage in collaborative opportunities within CSU and with academic/industry partners.

Skills

Funding acquisition

Mentoring students

Peer-reviewed publications

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field

Postdoctoral experience

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