Research Associate - Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

The mission of the 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 examine how nutrition and physical activity play a role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging.

This is a grant funded position and is not eligible for severance pay.

The Research Associate will work in collaboration with the senior investigator in the host laboratory. Works independently to participate in or lead a portion of a research project or projects. The Research Associate contributes ideas and suggestions to the research effort, operates independently and publishes papers in collaboration with the senior investigator. This individual may have other responsibilities in the laboratory such as supervision of staff, training of graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, grant proposal writing, writing papers, etc.

Basic Requirements:

• Three years' experience in postdoctoral research position
• PhD, MD, DVM, DDS, DMD or equivalent Doctoral degree