Post Doctoral Research Associate

N.C. A&T; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NC A&T is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to study bioactive food components for disease prevention. The role requires conducting rigorous scientific research, publishing peer‑reviewed results, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the CEPHT lab.

The CEPHT centers on post‑harvest technologies to enhance food safety, shelf life, and nutrient preservation, collaborating with NC Research Campus partners, and pursuing opportunities with industry to translate findings into

Qualifications

• PhD in nutrition/food science or closely related field.
• Experience analyzing bioactive food compounds.
• Qualitative analysis of metabolites and trace biomolecules in vivo.
• Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research.
• Knowledge of interactions between gut microbiome and dietary compounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and in a team.

Skills

Bioactive analysis

Metabolomics

Gut microbiome

Scientific writing

Independent work

Education

PhD in nutrition/food science

Job description

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Remote / Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Equal Opportunity

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will study bioactive food components for disease prevention. This candidate is expected to conduct scientific research and have peer-reviewed scientific publications and provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies (CEPHT) plays a vital role in this quest. Here, we discover health-enhancing ways to process fruits and vegetables. We add value to agricultural commodities by finding new ways to make food safer, extend shelf life and preserve health-promoting nutrients. We work with our North Carolina Research Campus partners to expand into diverse areas such as nutrigenomics and metabolomics. And we forge partnerships with industry to create health enriching foods or supplements, and spur economic development in North Carolina.

The Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies fosters interdisciplinary research in post-harvest technologies, including:

• Developing and testing functional foods
• Isolating and characterizing the health-promoting components in foods
• Improving processes to extend shelf life, and control spoilage and foodborne pathogens
• Developing new, value-added products from agricultural commodities
• Evaluating and modeling consumer acceptance of food products
• Developing and testing novel biodegradable and bioactive food packaging
• Optimizing parameters for process-engineering

Qualifications

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or other closely related fields.

• Experience in analyzing bioactive food compounds
• Experience in qualitative analysis of metabolites, and trace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo
• Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research
• Knowledge in the interactions between gut microbiome and dietary compounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results
• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range $50,000-$55,000

FLSA Classification

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

Position Number

009239

Posting Number

EPA3270

Working Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Location

Organizational Division CEPHT

Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit CEPHT

Open Dates

Open Date 10/27/2026

Position Available 11/01/2026

Open Until Filled Yes