Post Doctoral Research Associate

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies ( CEPHT ) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position to join our multidisciplinary research team investigating the role of polyphenols and bioactive ingredients on human health. Our current research spans the gut microbiome, diabetes, lipid dysbiosis, and food allergies, integrating cellular, molecular, and analytical approaches to understand nutrition–health interactions. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the role of polyphenols and bioactive food ingredients on human health outcomes. This includes designing, executing, and optimizing in vitro cell culture and microbiological experiments relevant to gut microbiome function, diabetes, lipid dysbiosis, and food allergy mechanisms. The incumbent will apply molecular and biochemical techniques to investigate cellular and microbial responses to bioactive compounds. The position requires maintaining detailed experimental records and ensuring reproducibility of results. The employee will interpret findings within the broader context of nutrition, metabolism, and host–microbe interactions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field (earned or near completion).
• Demonstrated expertise in cell culture and microbiological techniques.
• Proficiency with PCR , Western blotting, HPLC , LC-MS, flow cytometry, and fluorescent microscopy is essential.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with polyphenols, natural bioactives, or host–microbiome systems is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Designing, executing, and optimizing in vitro cell culture and microbiological experiments relevant to gut microbiome function, diabetes, lipid dysbiosis, and food allergy mechanisms.
• Applying molecular and biochemical techniques to investigate cellular and microbial responses to bioactive compounds.
• Maintaining detailed experimental records and ensuring reproducibility of results.
• Interpreting findings within the broader context of nutrition, metabolism, and host–microbe interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees