Postdoctoral Researcher: Phytochemicals & Gut Microbiome

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Kannapolis, NC, to join the Plants for Human Health Institute. The role focuses on independent research on plant-derived phytochemicals and their interactions with the human gut microbiome, using LC–MS/MS, anaerobic fermentations, and rodent models.

The incumbent will lead data collection/analysis, contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals, and mentor graduate students, all within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition science, or related field.
• Experience with anaerobic microbiology, molecular biology (PCR), LC–MS/MS, or rodent work.
• Proven publishing record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong written and oral English communication.
• Ability to lead complex projects and supervise graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and directed research focusing on plant phytochemicals, the human gut microbiome, and health outcomes.
• Operate anaerobic fecal fermentations, rodent models, mammalian/bacterial cell culture, and LC–MS/MS; design studies, collect/analyze data, and prepare figures/tables.
• Contribute to manuscript and grant preparation and submission; present findings at meetings.
• Maintain and manage lab equipment and instruments; support and mentor students as appropriate.
• Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and adopt new techniques to advance research directions.

Skills

English communication

Independent research

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Microbiology/Related field

Tools

LC–MS/MS

PCR

Rodent models

Cell culture

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Kannapolis, NC, to join the Plants for Human Health Institute. The role focuses on independent research on plant-derived phytochemicals and their interactions with the human gut microbiome, using LC–MS/MS, anaerobic fermentations, and rodent models.

The incumbent will lead data collection/analysis, contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals, and mentor graduate students, all within an interdisciplinary team.