Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Precision Nutrition, focused on metabolism–immunity interactions. The position investigates mechanisms connecting diet to health outcomes by considering genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors that contribute to individual and population-level variability. The broader goal is to develop personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases. The researcher will use cutting-edge preclinical models to investigate human-relevant mechanistic questions at the intersection of metabolic regulation, immunometabolism and inflammation, nutrient sensing and signaling, and chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, liver disease, and aging-related disorders.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Nutrition, Metabolism, Immunology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, or a related biomedical field.
- Strong background in metabolism and immunology.
- Demonstrated experience with preclinical (animal) models.
- Proven record of scientific productivity, including publications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in immunometabolism, inflammation, or nutrient-sensing pathways.
- Expertise in techniques such as metabolic phenotyping, flow cytometry, molecular biology, or omics approaches.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
- Interest in translational and human-relevant nutrition research.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct mechanistic studies using preclinical models relevant to human nutrition and diseases.
- Investigate diet–immune–metabolic interactions using molecular, cellular, and physiological approaches.
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets and integrate findings across systems.
- Prepare manuscripts for high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to grant writing and collaborative, multidisciplinary research initiatives.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees, as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
