Postdoc, Metabolomics: Polyphenol Interactions

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

State health benefits

12 paid holidays

Retirement plans

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to study metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites, perform scientific research, publish peer‑reviewed results, and ensure rigorous data quality.

You will provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students in the lab, contribute to multidisciplinary CEPHT projects in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and collaborate on

Qualifications

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or closely related field.
Experience with MS instrumentation (LC-MS, GC-MS) and chemical derivatization.
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 of metabolomic research and natural product chemistry.
Knowledge of polyphenol-endogenous metabolite interactions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for publishing and presenting results.
Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments related to polyphenol and endogenous metabolite interactions.
Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation using MS-based instrumentation.
Prepare and contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and reports.
Provide technical assistance and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate lab members as needed.