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Part of the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Nutrition Research Institute is home to accomplished research scientists with expertise in a range of fields, including nutrition, genetics, biochemistry, neuroscience, epidemiology, toxicology, psychology, and medicine. Separately and together they are breaking ground in the field of precision nutrition by understanding the reasons for metabolic variation, which include genetic, epigenetic, dietary, and environmental causes.
Faculty and Research Opportunities
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute offers opportunities for faculty and researchers to refine or expand a nutrition-related research program. The Institute is particularly interested in research related to nutrigenomics, metabolomics, epigenetics, clinical nutrition and/or energy expenditure.
Apply to be a Faculty Fellow
Interested faculty may submit a research proposal or concept paper (not to exceed five pages) with a funding request (a preliminary budget and budget justification). Applicants should also attach a curriculum vitae.
Prospective applicants should contact Shena Cunningham, Personnel Administrator, at Shena_Cunningham@unc.edu for more information.
Apply to be a Visiting Faculty Scholar
Prospective applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to Deborah F. Tate, PhD, Interim Director, dtate@email.unc.edu.
The letter should detail what the investigator would like to accomplish at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, as well as a proposed timeline and a preliminary budget. The maximum amount that may be requested is $150,000 for a 12 month period.
Doctoral Student Opportunities
Faculty members in the Department of Nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill who are located at the Nutrition Research Institute have openings for outstanding doctoral students. This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct research in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge scientific programs.
How to Apply for a Doctoral Student Position
To begin the application process click the button below to the PhD program application page on the UNC-Chapel Hill website.
Interested in a degree or program?
Fill out a Prospective Student Inquiry Form.
Phone: 919-445-1170
E-mail: sph-admissions@unc.edu