Post Doctoral Scholar

Post Doctoral Scholar

Special Instructions

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The successful candidate will conduct full-time research under a USDA-NIFA Evans-Allen project titled “Dietary Polyphenols Modulate Gut Dysbiosis Associated with Peanut Sensitivity.” The postdoctoral researcher will support polyphenol extraction and characterization, peanut sensitization studies, biological sample collection and processing, microbiome and molecular analyses, immunological assays, metabolomics sample preparation, multi-omics data integration, manuscript preparation, and mentoring of two graduate students and one undergraduate student. The position will also support research using CEPHT’s advanced analytical capabilities, including the Illumina NovaSeq X next-generation sequencing platform.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Center for Excellence in Post Harvest Technologies fosters interdisciplinary research in post-harvest technologies, including: developing and testing functional foods, isolating and characterizing the health-promoting components in foods, improving processes to extend shelf life and control spoilage and food-borne pathogens, developing new value-added products from agricultural commodities, evaluating and modeling consumer acceptance of food products, developing and testing novel biodegradable and bioactive food packaging, and optimizing parameters for process-engineering.

CEPHT provides unique opportunities for experiential education of young scientists in cutting-edge technologies and applied post-harvest research. CEPHT seeks science-based solutions to post-harvest issues facing growers, food processors, distributors and consumers. We provide seminars, short courses, workshops, and educational materials that respond to the needs of growers, and food processing and packing industries. With advanced tools, facilities and personnel, CEPHT is prepared to help producers, processors, distributors and retailers with all aspects of post-harvest processing, including packaging, consumer research, analysis of food components, and development of new food products.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Animal Science, or a related field by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated research experience in molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, nutritional sciences, food bioactives, or a related discipline.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, immunoassays, cell-based assays, chromatography/mass spectrometry, or related analytical methods.
• Strong scientific writing, data interpretation, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

• Working Title: Post Doctoral Scholar
• Position Number: 007865
• Recruitment Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE:
• If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 09/30/2029
• Organizational Division: CEPHT
• Organizational Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences
• Organizational Unit: CEPHT

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA3268
• Open Date: 10/27/2026
• Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search:
• Date Position Available: 11/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
5. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

Contact Division of Human Resources

Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email: hr@ncat.edu
1806 E. Market Street, Suite 401, Greensboro, NC 27401