Postdoctoral Research Associate

Washington State University • Spokane, WA

2d • $62,232 - $70,344

About The Position

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University (WSU) invites you to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. As the incumbent, you will hold a 12-month annual, fixed-term, full-time, short-term appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position is located at the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane, WA. You will have an initial one (1) year contract, subject to annual extension. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent and available funding. The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is within the College of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology and reports to Franck Carbonero, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. For questions or inquiries please contact Kaytlin Streufert at [email protected]. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will 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. Additionally, they will provide some guest lectures in supervisor’s courses as relevant. Help with proctoring and grading tests, exams, and assignments. Research projects are supported by three different USDA grants: In vitro fermentation and gut microbiome analyses of different varieties and food preparation of quinoa breeding lines and varieties. In vitro fermentation and gut microbiome/metabolomics/cell assays of different varieties of quinoa, pulses, buckwheat and non-traditional wheat and barley varieties. Human intervention trial with cranberry juice and gut microbiome/metabolome and vaginal tract microbiome analyses.

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 some 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

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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.
• For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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