Post Doctoral Scholar

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

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to study bioactive food components for disease prevention. The role involves conducting research, publishing results, and mentoring students in the CEPHT lab focused on post-harvest technologies and functional foods.

The Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies (CEPHT) offers interdisciplinary research, hands-on experiences, and collaboration with graduate and undergraduate students, with opportunities to work on

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research and have peer-reviewed scientific publications and provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed.

Skills

Bioactive compounds analysis

Metabolomics knowledge

Gut microbiome interactions

Microbiology knowledge

Scientific communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

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.

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 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

Remote / Hybrid Work Arrangement

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

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.

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
• Date Position Available: 12/01/2026

Special Instructions

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 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.

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