Research Associate - Meyer Lab

Research Associate

• Meyer Lab University of North Carolina
• Chapel Hill $50,000 United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill 104 Airport Dr (Show on map) May 14, 2026 Posting Information Posting Information Department Nutrition Research Institute
• 633300 Career Area Research Professionals Application Deadline 05/18/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (EHRA NF) Position Title Research Associate
• Meyer Lab Position Number 20076040 Vacancy ID N000858 Full-time/Part-time FTE 1 Hours Per Week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $50,000 Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 11 months Position Information Be a Tar Heel!

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center and a global leader in precision nutrition research. Our on-site facilities include multiple wet labs and clinical facilities as well as a vivarium and a metabolic chamber. Approximately two hours from UNC-Chapel Hill, the NRI is located on the beautiful North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC, a mid-size city with a small-town feel. The institute is within walking distance of the city center which includes shops, restaurants, a minor-league ballpark, theater, and music hall of fame. We are also a short drive to Charlotte and Winston-Salem/Greensboro. The NRI offers programs that support a healthy work/life balance. We also offer professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Learning how people can eat uniquely! The UNC Nutrition Research Institute ( NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging. Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual's requirements for and responses to nutrients. NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions. The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations. We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community. Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition. Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us! The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.

Position Summary Position Title:

Research Associate NOTE:

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, appx. 2 hours from UNC's main campus. The Meyer Lab is seeking a Research Associate (RA) who will work on epidemiologic studies related to diet/nutrition, human metabolism, and cardiometabolic health outcomes. Job duties include epidemiologic, bioinformatic, and statistical analysis of data from population-based cohort, and/or smaller-scale clinical nutrition, studies. The RA will be responsible for producing publication-ready data displays and for writing up results for journal submission, including substantive literature review, coordination with co-authors, and formatting per journal requirements. The RA will meet regularly with the hiring PI, as well as with larger groups of research collaborators, including UNC-based and multi-center teams. Much of the collaborative work focuses on using multi-omics approaches for integrative analysis of high-dimensional data (e.g., proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics) in studies of cardiometabolic health outcomes. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Qualified candidates should have completed a PhD in nutrition, epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• Candidates must have expertise in nutrition or epidemiology.
• Experience conducting statistical analysis in R for nutritional epidemiologic research, including population-based cohorts.
• History of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to conduct analysis and writing tasks independently, and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience N/A Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/318683 Contact Information Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.