Postdoctoral Research Scholar – Kannapolis Position Available In Cabarrus, North Carolina

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Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number

PG191491PD

Position Number 00111503
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information Department ID 110308•Kannapolis Research
Department 110308•Kannapolis Research
Job City & State Kannapolis, NC
Position Information
Position Overview Essential Job Duties The North Carolina State University Plants for Human health Institute (PHHI) is an established Institute located on the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC. The NC Research Campus was created to have all aspects of human health and nutrition in one place complimented by multiple state and private entities providing the academic and research resources. The PHHI currently houses researchers and staff from various departments including Horticulture Science, Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Plant and Microbial Sciences, Animal Science, Cooperative Extension, and NCARS. Duties and Responsibilities A Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in Nutrigenomics, Bioactives and Health is open in the laboratory of Dr. Milenkovic at the Plants for Human Health Institute at North Carolina State University. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work in ongoing projects related to plant food bioactives, health, omics and bioinformatics, both in-vitro and in-vivo. The successful candidate in this position will focus on the effects of dietary bioactive compounds on cardiometabolic and cognitive functions and associated multigenomic changes. The candidate will explore using in vitro and in vivo studies to understand the role of phytochemicals in maintaining optimal health, and work with other team members to elucidate underlying molecular mechanisms of actions using multigenomics and bioinformatics. You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. This position is based in Kannapolis, NC. Other Work/Responsibilities Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Mon-Friday, 8am-5pm
Department Required Skills Ph.D. in Nutrition, or Molecular and Cellular Biology or related field with a strong foundation in nutrition, health and genomics
Experience in gene expression techniques, molecular biology, and proteomics.
Experience in bioinformatic analysis of omics data
Experience in performing nutrition research in in-vitro and animal models.
Experience to collect and analyze data with appropriate statistical methods.
A strong foundation in interdisciplinary sciences. The candidate will work in a team-centered environment and will assist in training and supervising students and visiting scholars. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Experience in omics and bioinformatics Required License or Certification n/a Valid NC Driver’s License required? No
Commercial Driver’s License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $58,656•60,000
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 06/11/2025
Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/219714
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