Postdoc: Polyphenol Metabolomics in Food Science

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites. The candidate will conduct scientific research and publish peer‑reviewed papers, while providing technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students in the CEPHT lab.

The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary post-harvest technology projects in a collaborative, supportive environment within the College of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites.
• Conduct scientific research and publish peer‑reviewed papers.
• Provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Skills

Polyphenol metabolites

Trace-level analysis

Metabolomics

Natural product chemistry

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or related fields

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

Data analysis software

Chemical derivatization

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites. The candidate will conduct scientific research and publish peer‑reviewed papers, while providing technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students in the CEPHT lab.

The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary post-harvest technology projects in a collaborative, supportive environment within the College of