Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture-Precision Nutrition Proposed Minimum Salary$5,166.67 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Job Description Summary The Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Precision Nutrition, with a strong focus on metabolismimmunity interactions. Research Focus Precision nutrition research at the IHA is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms linking diet to health outcomes by integrating genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors that influence individual variability and population subgroups. The ultimate goal is to develop personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research on cutting-edge preclinical models to address human-relevant mechanistic questions, with a particular focus on the intersection of metabolic regulation, immunometabolism and inflammation, nutrient sensing and signaling pathways, and chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, liver disease, and aging-related disorders. Responsibilities Designs and conducts mechanistic studies using preclinical models relevant to human nutrition and diseases. Investigates dietimmunemetabolic interactions using molecular, cellular, and physiological approaches. Analyzes and interprets complex datasets and integrate findings across systems. Prepares manuscripts for high-impact peer-reviewed journals. Contributes to grant writing and collaborative, multidisciplinary research initiatives. Mentors graduate and undergraduate trainees, as appropriate. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Nutrition, Metabolism, Immunology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, or a related biomedical field. Strong background in metabolism and immunology. Demonstrated experience with preclinical (animal) models. Proven record of scientific productivity (publications). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in immunometabolism, inflammation, or nutrient-sensing pathways. Expertise in techniques such as metabolic phenotyping, flow cytometry, molecular biology, or omics approaches. Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. Interest in translational and human-relevant nutrition research. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan