Postdoctoral Research Associate

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

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.

 

This is a temporary role, active for 1 year with potential for renewal based on mutual agreement and available funding.

 

Essential Duties:

90% Research

• 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.

7% Teaching

• Provide some guest lectures in supervisor’s (maybe other faculty members) courses as relevant. Help with proctoring and grading tests, exams, and assignments.

3% Service-Other

• Participate in college and university committees; evaluate research proposals and grants. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/nutrition-exercise-physiology/  

 

Annual Salary: $56,000-$68,604 commensurate with experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility: This position is Eligible for overtime 

FTE: 1.0
Tenure Track: Non-tenure
This is a Temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end one year after date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Screening Begin Date: Screening of candidates will begin March 11, 2024.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by March 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. 

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. 

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

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