Post Doctoral Scholar

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

State employee retirement (TSERS)

Health benefits

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study bioactive food components for disease prevention. The role involves conducting scientific research, publishing peer-reviewed work, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate lab members. Strong communication and teamwork are required.

The position is time-limited and may offer remote or hybrid work within university policies. Salary range is $49,400–$50,400 annually, with benefits typical for state employment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results
• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience analyzing bioactive food compounds and metabolites

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Overview & Primary Purpose

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.

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
• Knowledge in microbiology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results
• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Other Document
• Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

How to Apply

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Employee Benefits

• 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

Job Details

Position Number

Position Number 007830

Recruitment Salary Range 49,400-50,400

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 11/30/2030

Organizational Division CEPHT

Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit CEPHT

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: 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 on the status of the search

Date Position Available 12/01/2026

Location & Remote Work

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.

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