Tufts University · 11 hours ago
Scientist III - Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Tufts University is home to the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, which aims to promote healthy aging through nutrition science. The Scientist III will develop and execute a multi-year research program focused on nutrition and aging, collaborate with other scientists, and contribute to the field through original research and publications.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a multi-year, data-driven scientific research program focused on nutrition and aging; collaborate with investigators at the HNRCA, Tufts, and other institutions to create original, significant contributions to the field
Prepare and submit original manuscripts (as lead author or co-author) for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Develop grant proposals and secure funding from government agencies and programs, corporations, and/or foundations whose research interests align with those of the HNRCA
Participate in the mentoring, training, and guidance of postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and exceptional undergraduates
Qualification
Required
An earned PhD, ScD, DVM, or other terminal degree in nutrition, biomedical sciences, or another highly relevant field
One or more years of post-doctoral training
Demonstrated scholarly activity related to the HNRCA's mission with at least five to 10 examples of significant original research contributions published in peer-reviewed journals
A reputation for accomplishment within the scientific community, preferably in a mission-oriented specialty
The ability to work well with other investigators within HNRCA and in other laboratories
Preferred
Current or prior extramural funding, preferably from a U.S. federal department or agency
Company
Tufts University
With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world.
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