Description:

The person employed in this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will conduct research about the interaction between food protein and dietary polyphenols for allergenicity reduction and disease prevention.

This candidate is expected to have experience in scientific research and have peer-reviewed scientific publications and can provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public land grant high research activity university. The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences ( CAES ) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today’s needs while keeping an eye on the future. Our four academic departments are the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agri-science Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students will find a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, research and field work. Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in food science and technology/nutrition, biochemistry, or other closely related fields

• Research experience in food polymers and bioactive compounds

• Experience in analyzing bioactive compounds from food materials

• Solid knowledge in protein chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry and lipid chemistry

• Knowledge in the interactions among dietary components

• Knowledge in microbiology

• Excellent writing skill for publishing scientific results and assisting PI to write grant proposals

• Excellent oral communication skill

• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Preferred:

• Excellent skill in HPLC , FTIR and Electrophoresis ( SDS - PAGE , Western Blot, etc.)

• Experience in student training and laboratory management

Special Instructions:

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 Affirmative 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 State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• 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

  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.