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Postdoctoral Scientist in Nutrient Composition, LC-MS/MS, and Food Metabolomics Colorado State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral employment with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 per year, plus employee benefits. The role is fully in-person/on-site in Fort Collins, Colorado. No separate tuition or scholarship funding is described.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
United States
University
Colorado State University
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About this position
Colorado State University is seeking a full-time, on-site Postdoctoral Scientist in Fort Collins, Colorado, to lead nutrient composition analyses within the Washington Research Foundation-funded Optimizing Human Health and Nutrition from Soil to Society project.
The researcher will use standardized analytical methods developed by the Periodic Table of Food Initiative and collaborate with scientists across an interdisciplinary research team. Responsibilities include planning sample collection and experiments, preparing and analyzing samples, operating high-resolution liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry systems, processing and interpreting nontargeted metabolomics data, conducting statistical analyses, preparing manuscripts, presenting findings, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in horticulture, biochemistry, food science, analytical chemistry, or a related field by the start date. Required experience includes targeted LC-MS/MS method development and validation, mass spectrometry operation and troubleshooting, metabolomics analysis, quality assurance and quality control, scientific communication, laboratory safety, and independent project management. Preferred experience includes analysis of foods, agricultural products, plant materials, or other complex biological matrices; R programming; interdisciplinary collaboration; manuscript preparation; conference presentations; and supervision of students or laboratory personnel.
The salary is $60,000–$65,000 per year, with employee benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a pre-employment criminal background check. The position remains open until filled; applications submitted by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time receive full consideration. Required materials are a cover letter and resume/CV.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral employment with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 per year, plus employee benefits. The role is fully in-person/on-site in Fort Collins, Colorado. No separate tuition or scholarship funding is described.
What's required
A Ph.D. in horticulture, biochemistry, food science, analytical chemistry, or a closely related field must be completed by the position start date. Applicants must have hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-resolution LC-MS systems; experience developing, optimizing, and validating targeted LC-MS/MS methods; experience processing, analyzing, and interpreting nontargeted metabolomics data; knowledge of quality assurance and quality control for mass spectrometry analyses; and evidence of strong written scientific communication. Applicants must be able to work independently, manage multiple samples and deadlines, safely operate laboratory equipment, and follow laboratory safety procedures when working with biological samples, solvents, and chemicals. Preferred qualifications include experience with foods, agricultural products, plant materials, or complex biological matrices; interdisciplinary collaboration; R programming; standardized analytical protocols and quality-control procedures; peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations; supervision or mentoring experience; and strong organizational and project-management skills. Employment requires successful completion of a criminal background check and authorization to work in the United States by the start date.
How to apply
Apply through the Colorado State University Workday application portal. Upload a cover letter and resume/CV addressing the required and preferred qualifications. The position remains open until filled, with full consideration for applications submitted by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
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