美国北卡罗来纳州立大学博士后职位招聘–生物化学或分子和细胞免疫学
Essential Job Duties
The NC 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 academic and research resources. The PHHI currently houses researchers and staff from various departments, including the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, Horticulture Science, Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Plant and Microbial Sciences, Animal Science, Cooperative Extension, and NCARS.
A postdoctoral position in Nutritional Biochemistry is available to join the laboratory of Dr. Eroglu, from the Plants for Human Health Institute and the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry at North Carolina State University.
The successful candidate in this position will focus on the effects of 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. A strong foundation in interdisciplinary sciences is essential. The candidate will interface with multidisciplinary scientists from several departments at NCSU, The Plants for Human Health Institute in Kannapolis, NC, private industries, and national and internationally recognized institutions involved in biochemistry, plant science, regenerative medicine, and nutrition.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Department Required Skills
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.
Gene expression techniques, molecular biology, and protein purification and analysis are critical areas of experience.
Experience running high-throughput experiments, biochemical assays, animal husbandry, 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
An ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cellular Immunology, with a strong foundation in nutrition and inflammation.
Proficiency in publishing findings in well-recognized peer-reviewed journals is preferred.
Will provide support to peers and collaborative partners and other students
Excellent communications skills, articulate clearly the scientific and technical needs in the field, set clear goals, and work within an interdisciplinary setting
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver’s License required? No Commercial Driver’s License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $55,000-$56,000
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 07/03/2023
Applicant Information
Quick Link https: // jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/186605
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