The Van Vliet Lab at the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for research investigating the effects of agro-ecology and regenerative agriculture on food nutritional composition and human health. The ideal candidate will have experience in agricultural, food science, and/or human nutrition research, and have strong wet lab skills. The position will require self-direction and the ability to manage large data sets and to work effectively with undergraduate, graduate, and other team members in the lab. Candidates must have obtained their PhD in a related field prior to the start date.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with potential for additional years pending positive performance and funding.

• Collaborating on the development of research protocols
• Preparation of samples for mass-spectrometry analysis
• Data analysis and management
• Manuscript and grant preparation
• IRB submissions
• Supervision of graduate students and research assistants

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Phd in Food Science, Human Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, Plant/Animal Science and/or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications/skills:

• Ample wet-lab experience
• Experience in mass-spectrometry
• Experience in coding (R, Python, or related programming).

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
3. Research Statement to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
4. Three professional references with contact information

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Center for Human Nutrition Studies (https://caas.usu.edu/facilities/human-nutrition-studies) at Utah State University provides the organizational structure and logistic support for research scientists with interests in nutrition science. With its outstanding clinical facility, research kitchen, and supporting laboratory space, the CHNS is designed to serve as a resource to Utah State University researchers for gaining experience in conducting clinical studies and assisting in efforts to secure extramural research funding and industry contracts and partnerships. The Center for Human Nutrition Studies' dedicated space includes:

• State-of-the-art research metabolic kitchen
• Clinical space to conduct phlebotomy and study procedures.

Laboratory space for sample processing, specialty assays, and mass spectrometery

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