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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University · 1 day ago

Post Doctoral Scholar

Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a prominent public research institution known for its leadership in STEM education. They are seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to conduct research on bioactive compounds in functional foods and herbal medicine, while also providing technical assistance to students in the lab.

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Responsibilities

Study bioactive compounds in functional foods and herbal medicine

Conduct scientific research and have peer-reviewed scientific publications

Provide technical assistance to graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab as needed

Qualification

Ph.D. in nutrition/food scienceSpectroscopic chromatographyBiotransformation of phytochemicalsMass-based metabolomic researchGut microbiome interactionsCommunication skillsTeamwork ability

Required

Ph.D. in nutrition/food science, natural products, analytical chemistry, or other closely related fields

Extensive experience with various spectroscopic chromatography, including but not limited to NMR, GC/MS and LC/MS

Experience with biotransformation of phytochemicals in cells and in vivo

Experience in qualitative analysis of metabolites, and trace-level analysis of biomolecules in vivo

Knowledge in mass-based metabolomic research

Knowledge in the interactions between gut microbiome and dietary compounds

Excellent written and oral communication skills for communicating and publishing scientific results

Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Benefits

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

Company

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, land-grant, doctoral higher research university.

Founded in 1891

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ncat.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (11)

2023 (21)

2022 (5)

2021 (23)

2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$67.22M

Key Investors

North Carolina Department of Information TechnologyNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Institutes of Health

2024-06-18Grant· $0.3M

2024-05-17Grant· $0.6M

2023-09-07Grant· $5.8M

Leadership Team

Jinsheng Xu

Associate Professor

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