Post Doctoral Scholar

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to study bioactive food components for disease prevention. The role includes conducting scientific research and helping graduate and undergraduate students in the lab, with expected peer‑reviewed publications.

The Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies (CEPHT) fosters interdisciplinary research and provides experiential education. On-site work in Greensboro, NC is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or closely related field.
• Experience analyzing bioactive food compounds.
• Experience in qualitative metabolite analysis and trace-level biomolecules in vivo.
• Knowledge of mass-based metabolomics.
• Knowledge of gut microbiome interactions with dietary compounds.
• Knowledge of microbiology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for publishing results.
• Strong ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Study bioactive food components for disease prevention.
• Conduct scientific research and publish peer‑reviewed results.
• Provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab.

Skills

Bioactive compounds analysis

Metabolomics

Gut microbiome

Microbiology

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associateposition will study bioactive food components for diseaseprevention. This candidate is expected to conduct scientificresearch and have peer‑reviewed scientific publications and provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students workingin the lab as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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 in analyzing bioactive food compounds
• Experience in qualitative analysis of metabolites, andtrace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo
• Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research
• Knowledge in the interactions between gut microbiome and dietarycompounds
• Knowledge in microbiology
• 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 acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Post Doctoral Scholar

Position Number

007830

Recruitment Salary Range

49,400-50,400

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

11/30/2030

Organizational Division

CEPHT

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

CEPHT

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3241

Open Date

11/01/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

12/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications receivedbythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude 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, LifeInsurance 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

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