Postdoctoral Research Associate - Goode Lab

Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Goode Lab Department Nutrition Research Institute - 633300 Posting Open Date 01/13/2026 Application Deadline 07/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Vacancy ID PDS004750 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours Per Week 40 Fte 1 Work Location Kannapolis, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on qualifications in line with NIH scale Estimated Duration Of Appointment 24 Months Be a Tar Heel! UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world‑renowned center and a global leader in precision nutrition research. The institute’s on‑site facilities include multiple wet labs, clinical facilities, a vivarium, and a metabolic chamber. Located in the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC, it is about two hours from UNC‑Chapel Hill and within walking distance of the city center, which offers shops, restaurants, a minor‑league ballpark, theater, and a music hall of fame. It is also a short drive to Charlotte and Winston‑Salem/Greensboro. NRI supports a healthy work/life balance and offers professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning. Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Learning how people can eat uniquely! The NRI conducts innovative basic and translational science to understand how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet influence nutritional needs, preventing and mitigating chronic disease across the lifespan. Our mission is to lead precision nutrition research by understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s nutrient requirements and responses. Principal investigators hold faculty appointments in Nutrition and Psychology, and their research investigates nutrient roles in disease prevention, risk factors, and gene‑environment interactions. The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research, encouraging a diversity of experiences and ideas to empower employees to achieve success. We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, and ensuring equal recognition and benefits for all community members. Position Summary This 2‑year postdoctoral position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately two hours from UNC’s main campus. It involves community‑engaged behavioral interventions for those at the intersection of disordered eating and obesity. The associate will train to become an independent investigator focusing on disordered eating, behavioral health interventions, community‑based participatory research, mHealth approaches, and chronic disease disparities. The role offers ample opportunities in manuscript and grant writing, leadership development, innovative technology and methodology, and pilot study funding to develop the associate’s line of research. Responsibilities include mentoring research coordinators and students, developing intervention materials in obesity, binge eating, and type 2 diabetes management, and mHealth programs. Additional duties involve conducting statistical analyses and writing scientific manuscripts. The position is full‑time, in‑office, with the potential for a 12‑month renewal (up to 24 months total). The estimated start date is Monday, August 17, 2026. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements PhD in Public Health, Social Work, Nutrition, Psychology, or a related field (e.g., sociology). Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Knowledge of conducting all aspects of community‑based research, public health intervention planning, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge of health disparities, particularly in eating disorders, obesity, and diabetes prevention. Excellent research skills, including developing qualitative research questions, conducting focus groups and in‑depth interviews, and preparing IRB applications. Ability to work professionally with peers and supervisory staff, and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Ability to provide guidance and leadership to undergraduate and graduate students. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience N/A Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, please visit the UNC Human Resources website. #J-18808-Ljbffr