Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites. The candidate will conduct scientific research and publish peer‑reviewed papers, while providing technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students in the CEPHT lab.

The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary post-harvest technology projects in a collaborative, supportive environment within the College of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites.
Conduct scientific research and publish peer‑reviewed papers.
Provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Skills

Polyphenol metabolites

Trace-level analysis

Metabolomics

Natural product chemistry

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

Data analysis software

Chemical derivatization

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associateposition will study the metabolic interactions of dietarypolyphenols and endogenous metabolites. This candidate is expectedto conduct scientific research and have peer-reviewed scientificpublications and provide technical assistance to graduate andundergraduate students working in the lab as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 studentsin Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering andAgricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top fiveproducer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Artsand Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’sdegrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies andRelated Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no.11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-HighResearch Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role asa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

The Center for Excellence in Post- Harvest Technologies fostersinterdisciplinary research in post-harvest technologies, including:developing and testing functional foods, isolating andcharacterizing the health-promoting components in foods, improvingprocesses to extend shelf life and control spoilage and food-bornepathogens, developing new value-added products from agriculturalcommodities, evaluating and modeling consumer acceptance of foodproducts, developing and testing novel biodegradable and bioactivefood packaging, and optimizing parameters for process-engineering.CEPHT provides unique opportunities for experiential education ofyoung scientists in cutting-edge technologies and appliedpost-harvest research. CEPHT seeks science-based solutions topost-harvest issues facing growers, food processors, distributorsand consumers. We provide seminars, short courses, workshops, andeducational materials that respond to the needs of growers, andfood processing and packing industries. With advanced tools,facilities and personnel, CEPHT is prepared to help producers,processors, distributors and retailers with all aspects ofpost-harvest processing, including packaging, consumer research,analysis of food components, and development of new foodproducts

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analyticalchemistry, or other closely related fields.
Experience with MS instrumentation: LC-MS, GC-MS, and chemicalderivatization
Extensive experience on operating and maintaining different MSinstruments and data analysis software
Experience in qualitative analysis of polyphenol metabolites, andtrace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo
Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research
Knowledge in natural product chemistry
Knowledge in the interactions between polyphenols and endogenousmetabolites
Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicatingand publishing scientific results
Strong ability to work both independently and in a teamenvironment

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

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

Position Information

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Position Number

009818

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

Organizational Division

CEPHT

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

CEPHT

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA2980

Open Date

02/19/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search.

Date Position Available

03/01/2026

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