Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Working Title Post-Doctoral Research Associate Position Number 009818 Primary Purpose of Position The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will study the metabolic interactions of dietary polyphenols and endogenous metabolites. This candidate is expected to conduct scientific research, publish peer-reviewed scientific publications, and provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed. Center Overview The Center for Excellence in Post‑Harvest Technologies fosters interdisciplinary research in post-harvest technologies, including: developing and testing functional foods, isolating and characterizing the health-promoting components in foods, improving processes to extend shelf life and control spoilage and food-borne pathogens, developing new value-added products from agricultural commodities, evaluating and modeling consumer acceptance of food products, developing and testing novel biodegradable and bioactive food packaging, and optimizing parameters for process-engineering.

CEPHT

provides unique opportunities for experiential education of young scientists in cutting‑edge technologies and applied post-harvest research. CEPHT seeks science-based solutions to post-harvest issues facing growers, food processors, distributors, and consumers. We provide seminars, short courses, workshops, and educational materials that respond to the needs of growers, and food processing and packing industries. With advanced tools, facilities and personnel, CEPHT is prepared to help producers, processors, distributors and retailers with all aspects of post-harvest processing, including packaging, consumer research, analysis of food components, and development of new food products. Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or other closely related fields. Experience with MS instrumentation: LC‑MS, GC‑MS, and chemical derivatization. Extensive experience operating and maintaining different MS instruments and data analysis software. Experience in qualitative analysis of polyphenol metabolites, and trace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo. Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research. Knowledge in natural product chemistry. Knowledge in the interactions between polyphenols and endogenous metabolites. Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results. Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Position Arrangement On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site). Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Type Time Limited - Full‑time Tenure Track No Organizational Division CEPHT Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences Posting Details Posting Number: EPA2980 Open Date: 02/19/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Date Position Available: 03/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirm​ative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits Available to NC A & T Permanent Employees Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Quick Link #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University