CareerPlan

Post doctoral Scientist

Fort Collins, COFull-time$60k2026-08-25 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead nutrient composition analyses using standardized methods to support interdisciplinary research on optimizing human health and nutrition from soil to society.

Role type

Postdoctoral Scientist (Analytical Chemistry/Metabolomics)

Builds

Research data and publications on food composition and metabolomics

Domain

Food science, agricultural research, metabolomics

Required skills

LC-MS/MS method development and validation, nontargeted metabolomics data analysis, high-resolution liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry operation, quality-assurance and quality-control practices for mass spectrometry, statistical analysis, scientific writing

Preferred skills

Mass spectrometry application to complex biological matrices, R statistical computing, standardized analytical protocol implementation, peer-reviewed manuscript preparation, undergraduate student supervision

Technologies

LC-MS/MS, R

Responsibilities

Develop sample collection plans and experimental designs, coordinate and perform sample preparation and analysis, process and interpret data, lead manuscript preparation, present research findings, mentor undergraduate research assistants

Seniority

Postdoctoral, hands-on IC with mentorship duties