Postdoctoral Researcher

Doctoral-Level Researchers, Food as Medicine Literature ReviewsCenter for Food as Medicine & Longevity (CFAML) New York, NY. Part-time, project-based.Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.About UsThe Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity is a nonprofit research organization. We study how nutrition can be integrated into disease prevention, treatment, and healthspan optimization, and we evaluate and translate the evidence on food and dietary supplements for clinical and public-health use.We are undertaking a multi-year initiative to develop academic literature reviews and applied research syntheses on how food and dietary supplements affect disease processes, functional aging, and healthspan. These resources are written for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and members of the public who want to understand the evidence.Examples of our published work: Disease, Wellness, and Healthspan Evidence-Based Food as Medicine Research and Resource GuidesPosition OverviewCFAML is hiring doctoral-level researchers to write narrative and systematic literature reviews on the role of food and dietary supplements in disease prevention, management, and longevity.The position is a good fit for postdoctoral scholars and recent PhD, MD, or DrPH graduates who want to do translational research that reaches clinical and public-health audiences while holding to academic standards.ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive narrative and/or systematic reviews of the peer-reviewed literatureEvaluate the evidence on food-based and dietary supplement interventions for specific diseases and healthspan statesWrite manuscripts that are academically rigorous and usable by clinical, policy, and applied audiencesTranslate complex findings into structured, accessible analysis that remains scientifically accurateManage references, citations, and drafts in ZoteroRevise and edit for clarity, methodological transparency, and internal consistencyQualificationsPostdoctoral researcher, or recent PhD, MD, or DrPH graduate from a recognized institution in nutrition, public health, medicine, or a related scientific disciplineA strong record in academic research, scientific writing, and literature synthesisExperience managing large bodies of evidence and presenting findings clearly and preciselySubject-matter expertise in one or more areas relevant to nutrition, disease prevention, and healthspanCommitment to evidence-based research with practical relevanceCompensation and AppointmentPart-time and project-based. The appointment combines compensated research deliverables with an academic service component.Literature review stipend: $400 to $600 per approved topic (for example, muscle health, lung health, gut health, immunity and aging).Additional research or editorial work: approximately $25 to $30 per hour, subject to prior written agreement. xhyhwjd Publication, Attribution, and BenefitsEligible to serve as first author on narrative and/or systematic reviews from your assigned researchCredited as a contributor to CFAML resource guidesListed on the CFAML website as lead researcher for your disease area or healthspan domainWork with an interdisciplinary research organization focused on nutrition science, longevity, and health equityBuild a body of scholarly and applied work that is distributed beyond academic journalsHow to ApplySend the following to Applications submitted through other platforms will not be considered.A brief introductionA statement of interest that names the research areas you want to work inA summary of your recent scholarly or professional workA writing sample that shows research synthesis and organizationYour curriculum vitae or resume, attachedMore about CFAML's mission and work at .Industry: Nonprofit Research Organizations Employment Type: Part-time