One-Year Research Postdoc - Food Science & Gut Microbiome

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University is seeking a Research Post-Doctoral Fellow for a USDA-funded project in food ingredient science, dietary fiber, and gut microbiome. This is a one-year, grant-funded position that may be extended depending on funds availability.

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field with demonstrated knowledge in polysaccharide chemistry, gut microbiome, and analytical instrumentation, and have strong written and spoken communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Food Science or closely related field
• Experience designing and conducting microbiological, chemical and animal experiments
• Strong writing and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on food ingredient science, dietary fiber, and gut microbiome.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across collaborating institutions.
• Prepare reports and contribute to publications.

Skills

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Experimental design

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Analytical instrumentation

Education

Ph.D. in Food Science or closely related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Tennessee State University is seeking a Research Post-Doctoral Fellow for a USDA-funded project in food ingredient science, dietary fiber, and gut microbiome. This is a one-year, grant-funded position that may be extended depending on funds availability.

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field with demonstrated knowledge in polysaccharide chemistry, gut microbiome, and analytical instrumentation, and have strong written and spoken communication skills.