Fort Collins, Colorado, United States (On-Site) · Posted 23 hours ago
$60k–$65k / yr
Industry GC-MS+3
Job Function Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Job Type Temporary
Job Duration 1-2 Years
Min Education Ph.D.
Min Experience 2-3 Years
Required Travel 0-10%
Salary $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

Position Summary:
The Postdoctoral Scientist will lead nutrient composition analyses using standardized methods developed by the Periodic Table of Food Initiative. This individual will collaborate with scientists across the Washington Research Foundation–funded Optimizing Human Health and Nutrition from Soil to Society project to coordinate analyses, interpret results, and support interdisciplinary research objectives.

Essential Job Duties:
Collaborate with project scientists to develop sample collection plans, experimental designs, analytical strategies, and project timelines.
Coordinate and perform sample preparation and analysis using standardized Periodic Table of Food Initiative analytical methods.
Conduct data processing, statistical analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams.
Lead the preparation of manuscripts and contribute to collaborative publications arising from project research.
Present research findings at scientific conferences, project meetings, and other professional forums.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate research assistants involved in project activities.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in horticulture, biochemistry, food science, analytical chemistry, or a closely related field completed by the position start date.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-resolution liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry systems, including instrument setup, data acquisition, routine performance evaluation, and troubleshooting.
Job ID: 86690602

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Colorado State University
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