Postdoctoral Researcher in Nutrition Science

5 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States University of California Full time

Overview

The University of California seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team in the Department of Nutrition. This two-year postdoctoral fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct clinical research in hospitalized patients with malnutrition, receive leadership training in adolescent health, and develop clinical nutrition patient care and program development.

Research Focus

The selected candidate will conduct multi-site, NIH-funded studies on refeeding, body composition, and microbiome in youth with malnutrition secondary to anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa. Responsibilities will include managing IRB records, enrolling and following participants, creating data systems, and performing data analysis.

Leadership Training

The fellow will receive Leadership Education in Adolescent Health training, including clinical care for patients with eating disorders and interdisciplinary clinical training, coursework, and leadership/policy opportunities.

Collaborative Environment

This position offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary research and clinical team across nutrition, medicine, psychology, psychiatry, biostatistics, nursing, and social work. Collaborations with UCSF Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, projects in Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine, UCSF Nutrition and Obesity Research Consortium, and outside institutions are also possible.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Nutrition, Metabolic Biology, or related field and be Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible. Demonstrated publication record and biostatistical skills are required. Strong spoken and written communication skills for diverse audiences are essential.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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