Professor, tenure track; Nutrigenomics

Department UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) – Northwestern Campus, Kannapolis, NC

Open Rank Professor, tenure track (Nutrigenomics) – Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level depending on experience, research, and scholarly accomplishments. The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) and the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are jointly seeking applications for up to four tenure track faculty members with expertise in nutrigenetic/nutrigenomic causes of metabolic and nutrition variation, including nutritionally relevant genetic polymorphisms, copy number variations, epigenetic mechanisms (including non‑coding RNA), microbiome‑gene interactions, and genes modulating circadian rhythms in metabolism.

The position can begin June 1, 2023. The NRI is located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis near Charlotte, NC. Researchers may utilize bench or epidemiologic methods, working in cells, animal models, or humans. The NRI will provide a competitive start‑up package, an annual hard money commitment, and access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and core animal and human clinical resources.

The Nutrition Research Institute seeks faculty focused on identifying the mechanisms underlying metabolic and nutritional variability using nutrigenomic and metabolomic methods. Investigators will develop personalized nutrition (precision nutrition) programs to explain individual responses to nutrients and diet.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Developing and/or maintaining a high‑quality research program with evidence of capacity to obtain external funding.
• Conducting research using bench or epidemiologic methods to investigate nutrigenetic/nutrigenomic causes of metabolic and nutrition variation.
• Meeting teaching responsibilities negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Nutrition.
• Advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participating in the institute’s and department’s service programs.

An earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Ability to establish and collaborate in multidisciplinary, funded research programs.
• Track record of competitive grant funding from the NIH (or equivalent).
• Publication record in high‑quality journals.
• Teaching capacity and scholarly accomplishment.

TO APPLY:

Applicants must complete an online application at  and should attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter summarizing qualifications, and references. In the cover letter, specify that you are applying for the Nutrition Research Institute Nutrigenomics Cluster‑Tenure Track faculty position. If applying as a group, note this in the cover letter as well.

Additional information about the Nutrition Research Institute can be found nri.org. Additional information about the Department of Nutrition can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..