West Virginia University Research Corporation Looking for Post Doc Fellow Research Dietitian – Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resou at Morgantown, WV  Full Time

West Virginia University’s Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DCANRD) is currently accepting applications for a Post DocReseach Dietitian.

About the Opportunity

The position will support research initiatives related to advanced weight management and chronic disease prevention in the Healthspan Nutrition Lab, School of Agriculture and Foods in the Davis College at West Virginia University. The successful candidate will contribute to research efforts on a USDA-NIFA funded project

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays ()
• PTO
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks
• And More!!

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with participant recruitment
• Providing medical nutrition therapy including virtual nutrition counseling for weight management to study participants
• Training undergraduate students in health coaching; collaborating with PI to develop evidence-based dietary interventions and educational materials
• Collecting data using RedCap software
• Assisting with dissemination of study results

• A PhD in human nutrition or related field and is required at the time of appointment
• 0-6 months of experience providing nutrition counseling for weight management is highly desired as is a record of research publications in scientific journals
• Experience with MS Windows (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams,), RedCap, Zoom
• Highly motivated and organized
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand the English language and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Self-starter with good communication, leadership and administrative skills
• Commitment to HIPAA Requirements
  

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is also required
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain license with the state of West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC’s mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.