Post-Doctoral Research Associate

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Health Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Job summary

A leading research university in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to study dietary polyphenols and their metabolic interactions. The candidate will conduct research, publish findings, and assist students. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, as well as experience with MS instrumentation. The position offers competitive benefits and is primarily on-site, with potential for hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry or related fields.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining MS instruments.
• Knowledge in interactions between polyphenols and metabolites.
• Experience in qualitative analysis of polyphenol metabolites and trace biomolecules in vivo.
• Knowledge in metabolomics and natural product chemistry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research on dietary polyphenols.
• Publish peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Provide technical assistance to students in the lab.
• Collaborate with CEPHT on post‑harvest technologies projects.

Skills

Experience with MS instrumentation (LC-MS, GC-MS)

Qualitative analysis of polyphenol metabolites

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science or related field

Tools

MS instrumentation

GC-MS

MS instrumentation

Data analysis software

Job description

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Position Number

009818

Primary Purpose of Position

The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites. This candidate is expected to conduct scientific research, publish peer-reviewed scientific publications, and provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed.

Center Overview

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 food-borne 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, and optimizing parameters for process-engineering. CEPHT provides unique opportunities for experiential education of young scientists in cutting‑edge technologies and applied post-harvest research. CEPHT seeks science-based solutions to post-harvest issues facing growers, food processors, distributors, and consumers. We provide seminars, short courses, workshops, and educational materials that respond to the needs of growers, and food processing and packing industries. With advanced tools, facilities and personnel, CEPHT is prepared to help producers, processors, distributors and retailers with all aspects of post-harvest processing, including packaging, consumer research, analysis of food components, and development of new food products.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or other closely related fields.
• Experience with MS instrumentation: LC‑MS, GC‑MS, and chemical derivatization.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining different MS instruments and data analysis software.
• Experience in qualitative analysis of polyphenol metabolites, and trace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo.
• Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research.
• Knowledge in natural product chemistry.
• Knowledge in the interactions between polyphenols and endogenous metabolites.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results.
• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Position Arrangement

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site).

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full‑time

Tenure Track

No

Organizational Division

CEPHT

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Posting Details

Posting Number: EPA2980
Open Date: 02/19/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Date Position Available: 03/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirm​ative 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.

Employee Benefits Available to NC A & T Permanent Employees

• 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 or 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.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39609