What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Research Associate position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The employee will carry out research on the Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms involved in mitigating Enteric (intestinal) Bacterial pathogen colonization in food animals, particularly poultry species. The employee will support projects through original research, collaboration with other team member, and mentoring of students. The employee will also contribute to additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening North Carolina A&T State University’s ability to attract external funding. The employee’s principal research responsibilities will be to utilize gene expression, electrophoresis/blotting, and cell culture techniques to investigate mechanisms involved in immune responses to enteric bacterial pathogens in food animals, particularly poultry species. The employee will confer with Principal Investigator on overall research direction and strategy but will exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University’s reputation in research. The employee will publish research results, in collaboration with Principal Investigator, in recognized journals. The employee will share student mentoring with Principal Investigator and will participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
NC A&T State University is a public, comprehensive, land-grant university committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. The university offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels with emphasis on engineering, agriculture, biological science, technology, literature and other academic areas. Basic and applied research is conducted by faculty university centers of excellence, in institutional relationships, and through significant involvement with several public and private agencies. The university also conducts major research through biology, health science, engineering, as well as extension programs in agriculture.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today’s needs while keeping an eye on the future. Nationally, CAES produces the largest number of African American graduates in agriculture and second in Animal Sciences.
CAES offers 9 BS degrees, 3 MS degrees and 1 PhD and educates over 1100 students. BS degrees include: Agricultural and Environmental Systems, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Biological Engineering, Child Development and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture. The graduate programs include MS in Agricultural Education, MS in Agricultural and Environmental Systems and MS in Food and Nutritional Sciences, and the new interdisciplinary PhD in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with 5 concentrations, including an animal science specialization track
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today’s needs while keeping an eye on the future. Nationally, CAES produces the largest number of African American graduates in agriculture and second in Animal Sciences.
CAES offers 9 BS degrees, 3 MS degrees and 1 PhD and educates over 1100 students. BS degrees include: Agricultural and Environmental Systems, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Biological Engineering, Child Development and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture. The graduate programs include MS in Agricultural Education, MS in Agricultural and Environmental Systems and MS in Food and Nutritional Sciences, and the new interdisciplinary PhD in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with 5 concentrations, including an animal science specialization track
The Department of Animal Sciences is housed in a 64,000 square foot, 2 story facility. It accommodates modern instructional classrooms, teaching laboratories and faculty research laboratories. The first floor includes a 12,000 square foot environmentally controlled laboratory animal resource unit. Bachelor of Science Degrees are offered in Animal Science, Animal Science (Animal Industry concentration), and Laboratory Animal Science, in addition to The Master of Science Degree in Agricultural and Environmental Systems with a concentration in Integrated Animal Health Systems. The department is supported by beef, poultry, swine, dairy, small ruminants, equine teaching and research facilities. These extended laboratory opportunities, located as part of the University’s fam complex, help to further enhance research capabilities and practical demonstrations for agricultural activities. The department consists of 12 faculty members; 410 undergraduate students and 12 graduate students. The Department of Animal Sciences produces the second highest number of African Americans that go on to pursue the D.V.M in the United States. The department also has one of the highest student first-year retention rates on campus, displaying the importance placed upon student success.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Animal Sciences or related fields such as Bacteriology, Biosciences, Immunology, and Molecular Biology.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
A strong experimental and/or theoretical background with evidence of technical skills related to
investigating immune responses to enteric bacterial pathogens in poultry species, or other monogastric food animals.
Strong experience in statistical analysis of scientific research data using SAS software or SPSS.
Considerable experience in publishing research manuscripts in scientific journals.
investigating immune responses to enteric bacterial pathogens in poultry species, or other monogastric food animals.
Strong experience in statistical analysis of scientific research data using SAS software or SPSS.
Considerable experience in publishing research manuscripts in scientific journals.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Position Number
009735
Recruitment Salary Range
$47,500 - $76,233
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Time Limited - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
09/30/2027
Organizational Division
Animal Sciences
Organizational Location
College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit
Animal Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA2631
Open Date
12/18/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available
01/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/37048
Salary : $47,500 - $76,233