Postdoc Fellow - Bioactive Foods & Postharvest

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

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.