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The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will assist the Principal Investigator (Dr. Ferruzzi) in the Plants for Human Health Institute, by leading and conducting research, general laboratory management, and provide some mentoring of graduate students as appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in the group related understating the impact of plant secondary metabolites on food quality and human health.
| Other Work/Responsibilities | Procurement and management of laboratory supplies as well as responsible for EH&S and safety regulation compliance.
The incumbent will be responsible for general laboratory management including but not limited to instrument maintenance, ordering and management of supplies and work flows through the lab. Coordinates and/or conducts multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project. Assist PI in preparation technical reports, grant proposal, manuscripts and presentations including development of independent research objectives. Assist in the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. |
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| Minimum Experience/Education | Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., Sc.D.) in appropriate field awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment. |
| Departmental Required Skills |
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| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
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| Required License or Certification | N/A |
| Special Instructions | Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for 3 Professional References |
| Job Open Date | 11/28/2018 |
| Must Be Open Until
Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. |
12/11/2018 |
| Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? | No |
| Proposed Hire Date | 01/02/2019 |
| AA/EOE | NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have, or will you have by the date of hire, a Doctoral Degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Chemistry/Biochemistry, or related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your experience, if any, in the following areas: 1. Experience in extraction and analysis of phytochemicals in foods and biological tissues. 2. Experience working with phytochemical ingredient systems including emulsions, encapsulants, plant based protein carriers. 3. Working experience in liquid chromatography, in vitro digestion models and mammalian cell culture.(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
- CareerBuilder.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Professional Organization
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
- NCSU Employee Referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
- Other
- If you learned about this vacancy from “other source” or “other website”, please provide the source.(Open Ended Question)
Application Materials Required
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for References
| Position Number | 00107322 |
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| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.00 |
| Department | 110308 – Kannapolis Research |
| Department | 110308 – Kannapolis Research |
| Job City & State | Kannapolis, NC |