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Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Kannapolis

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG191311PD

Position Number

Position Number 00111011

Position Type

Position Type Post Doc

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Departmental Information

Department ID

Department ID 110308 - Kannapolis Research

Department

Department 110308 - Kannapolis Research

Job City & State

Job City & State Kannapolis, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

A postdoctoral position in Nutritional Biochemistry is available to join the laboratory of Dr. Eroglu, at the Plants for Human Health Institute at North Carolina State University.

The successful candidate in this position will focus on the effects of the dietary bioactive compounds on metagenomics, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Initially, studies will utilize cell-based assays on the ability of phytochemicals to modulate transcription factors. Subsequently, the combination of in vitro, animal, clinical, and epidemiologic studies will be employed to understand the role of phytochemicals in maintaining optimal human health.

Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will train and supervise students and visiting scholars. This position requires a strong foundation in interdisciplinary sciences. The candidate will interface with multidisciplinary scientists from several departments at NCSU . The Plants for Human Health Institute is located in Kannapolis, NC, and is involved with private industries, and national and internationally recognized institutions involved in biochemistry, plant science, regenerative medicine, and nutrition.

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Department Required Skills

• An ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cellular Immunology, with a strong foundation in nutrition and inflammation.
• Must be able to study the ability of diet to affect the flow of genetic information using in vitro systems and in vivo animal models
• Knowledge of gene expression techniques, molecular biology, and protein purification and analysis are critical areas of experience.
• Experience running high-throughput experiments, biochemical assays, animal husbandry, and collecting and analyzing the data with appropriate statistical methods is a must.
• A strong foundation in interdisciplinary sciences is also essential. The candidate will train and supervise students and visiting scholars.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Provide support to peers, collaborative partners, and other students
• Ability to clearly articulate the scientific and technical needs in the field
• Ability to set clear goals, and work within an interdisciplinary setting
• Proficiency in publishing findings in well-recognized peer-reviewed journals is preferred

Required License or Certification

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $56,000

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• * Do you, or will you, have a Ph.D in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cellular Immunology, with a strong foundation in nutrition and inflammation, by the time of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please briefly explain your experience in gene expression techniques, molecular biology, and protein purification and analysis.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have, or will you have by the start date, a relevant PhD awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
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