Postdoctoral Research Associate | College of Medicine

Washington State University • Spokane, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. This is a 12-month annual, full-time, fixed-term appointment located at the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane, WA. The initial contract is for one year, with potential for annual extension based on satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding. The position reports to Franck Carbonero, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. The research projects are supported by three USDA grants focusing on in vitro fermentation and gut microbiome analyses of quinoa, pulses, buckwheat, and non-traditional wheat and barley varieties, as well as a human intervention trial with cranberry juice and its impact on the gut and vaginal tract microbiome.

Requirements

• An earned PhD in Nutrition, Food Science, Microbiology, or other relevant discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in molecular biology and microbiology, especially in microbiome and/or metagenomics techniques and statistical analyses.
• Experience conducting anaerobic microbiology and/or in vitro microbial fermentation studies.
• Experience with research projects evaluating the impact of food commodities on human nutrition and health through in vitro, animal models or in vivo approaches.
• Evidence of ability to analyze, interpret and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed scientific publications (first or corresponding author) and conference oral and/or poster communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments and related research directed toward ultimate publication.
• Prepare articles for publication.
• Participate in grant writing efforts, including seeking self-funding.
• Supervise graduate and/or undergraduate research assistants in conducting research projects and academic development.
• Provide guest lectures in supervisor’s courses as relevant.
• Help with proctoring and grading tests, exams, and assignments.
• Participate in college and university committees.
• Evaluate research proposals and grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree