Tufts University
Postdoctoral Scholar, Diet and Chronic Diseases of Aging
Boston, Massachusetts
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About the role
- The mission of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to promote healthy aging through nutrition science to empower people seeking to enjoy long, active, and independent lives.
- HNRCA investigators conduct the world's most advanced studies on nutrition and aging.
- HNRCA scientists examine how nutrition and physical activity play a major role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret study results and lead the preparation of first-author manuscripts, while contributing to collaborative publications, abstracts, presentations, and other scientific outputs.
- Participate actively in group meetings and collaborate on larger, multidisciplinary projects.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in nutrition, nutritional biochemistry/bioinformatics or related discipline.
- Strong background in human nutrition and cardiometabolic disorders, with experience in human clinical research.
- Experience with bioinformatic analysis of microbiome data, particularly shotgun metagenomic sequencing, using tools such as MetaPhlAn, HUMAnN, Kraken2/Bracken, QIIME 2, or comparable platforms.
- Experience analyzing metabolomic and lipidomic data, including mass spectrometry-based approaches and high-dimensional biological datasets.
- Proficiency in R and/or Python for statistical analysis, visualization, and reproducible data workflows.
- Experience with statistical approaches relevant to omics, including multivariable modeling, multiple-testing correction/FDR, multivariate analysis, and repeated-measures or longitudinal analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to clearly communicate research findings, and prepare scientific manuscripts and presentations.
- Ability to conduct independent research while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice to have
- Minimum $67,500.00, Midpoint $67,500.00, Maximum $67,500.00
- generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Compensation
- Minimum $67,500.00, Midpoint $67,500.00, Maximum $67,500.00
- Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
- generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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