Research Post-Doctoral Fellow (Updated 8/31/26)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Research Post-Doctoral Fellow (Updated 8/31/26) Division College of Agriculture Department Food and Animal Sciences               Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 120040 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description

The Department of Food and Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University

(TSU) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to work as a Research Postdoctoral Fellow in a USDA-funded project in food ingredient science, dietary fiber, and gut microbiome. This is a one-year, grant-funded position which may be extended depending on the availability of funds.

Requirements Updated 8/31/2026

• Ph.D. in Food Science or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in designing and conducting microbiological, chemical, and animal experiments.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires knowledge of food ingredient science, polysaccharide chemistry, dietary fiber, molecular microbiology, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of functional properties of food ingredients, gut microbiome and gut health, and analytical instrumentation is essential for this position. The position will be stationed at the TSU main campus and will involve research activities at other collaborating institutions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements Updated 8/31/2026

• Ph.D. in Food Science or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in designing and conducting microbiological, chemical, and animal experiments.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams.

The position will be stationed at the TSU main campus and will involve research activities at other collaborating institutions as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 08/31/2026 Close Date Job Category Administrative/Professional Requisition Number Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10985

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents