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This individual will collaborate with scientists across the Washington Research Foundation-funded Optimizing Human Health and Nutrition from Soil to Society project to coordinate analyses, interpret results, and support interdisciplinary research objectives.\nFull consideration date:\nThis position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by November 8, 11:59pm (MT).\nhttps://agsci.colostate.edu/hortla/\nEssential Job Duties:\nCollaborate with project scientists to develop sample collection plans, experimental designs, analytical strategies, and project timelines.\nCoordinate and perform sample preparation and analysis using standardized Periodic Table of Food Initiative analytical methods.\nConduct data processing, statistical analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams.\nLead the preparation of manuscripts and contribute to collaborative publications arising from project research.\nPresent research findings at scientific conferences, project meetings, and other professional forums.\nMentor and supervise undergraduate research assistants involved in project activities.\nConditions of Employment:\nPre-employment Criminal Background Check.\nAuthorized to work in the United States by employment start date.\nSupervision:\nThe Postdoctoral Scientist will supervise and mentor undergraduate research assistants who provide laboratory support for project-related sample preparation and analysis. Responsibilities will include assigning tasks, providing training, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and quality-control procedures.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nPh.D. in horticulture, biochemistry, food science, analytical chemistry, or a closely related field completed by the position start date.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems, including instrument setup, data acquisition, routine performance evaluation, and troubleshooting.\nExperience developing, optimizing, and validating targeted LC-MS/MS methods.\nExperience processing, analyzing, and interpreting nontargeted metabolomics data.\nKnowledge of appropriate quality-assurance and quality-control practices for mass spectrometry-based analyses.\nEvidence of strong written scientific communication, as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, a dissertation, or other scholarly products.\nAbility to work independently while effectively managing multiple samples, analyses, and project deadlines.\nAbility to safely operate standard laboratory equipment used for sample preparation and analysis, including pipettes, balances, centrifuges, extraction equipment, liquid chromatography systems, and mass spectrometers.\nAbility to follow established laboratory safety procedures and work with biological samples, solvents, and other chemicals while using required personal protective equipment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience applying mass spectrometry-based analytical methods to foods, agricultural products, plant materials, or other complex biological matrices.\nDemonstrated experience working collaboratively with scientists from multiple disciplines and communicating analytical findings to researchers with varied technical backgrounds.\nProficiency using the R statistical computing environment for data management, visualization, statistical analysis, and reproducible research.\nExperience developing or implementing standardized analytical protocols and quality-control procedures across large or complex sample sets.\nDemonstrated record of preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts and presenting research findings at scientific meetings.\nExperience supervising or mentoring undergraduate students, research assistants, or other laboratory personnel.\nStrong organizational and project-management skills, including experience coordinating analytical activities across multiple collaborators or research objectives.\nSalary Range\n$60,000 - $65,000Required Application Documents\nTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\nCover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits\nColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.\nReview our detailed benefits information here.\n\nExplore the additional perks of working at CSU here.\n\nFor the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.\n\nLastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!\n\nBackground Check Policy Statement\nColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. 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