Postdoctoral Researcher

Written By Mindy Yang

At the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, we are pioneering the integration of nutrition and healthcare. By leveraging food's therapeutic potential, we aim to revolutionize how diseases are prevented, treated, and managed. We are embarking on an ambitious project to provide comprehensive academic literature reviews and practical guidance on using food and dietary supplements to treat various diseases and improve healthspan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth research on the therapeutic use of food and dietary supplements for various health conditions and healthspan improvement.

  • Draft detailed academic literature reviews, ensuring all information is thoroughly researched and supported by scientific evidence.

  • Integrate research findings into coherent, accessible content that bridges scientific evidence with practical health advice.

  • Manage and organize research materials, references, and drafts using Zotero.

  • Edit and refine content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement.

Qualifications:

  • Post-doc or recent Ph.D., MD, or DrPH graduate from a distinguished institution in science, nutrition, public health, or a related field

  • Exceptional research, writing, and organizational skills

  • Ability to develop and maintain guides on the impact of food and dietary supplements on various health conditions and longevity

  • Expertise in conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, depression, chronic respiratory diseases, and digestive disorders

  • Commitment to producing scientifically robust and practical guides for healthcare providers and the public

Why Join Us:

  • Contribute to impactful work that has the potential to change lives and reshape healthcare

  • Gain valuable experience in research, writing, and the intersection of nutrition and medicine

  • Work with a passionate team dedicated to promoting health equity and innovative healthcare solutions

Publication and Recognition Opportunities:

Use the research material as a first author for narrative and/or systematic reviews

Contribute to the development of resource guides, and your name will appear on our website as the key researcher for specific diseases and health span states.

Compensation and Work Structure:

  • This position offers a unique blend of academic and professional opportunities. While the postdoc will be compensated, this role also has a significant volunteer academic component.

  • Stipend: $400 - $600 per literature review per assigned topic, such as Muscle Elasticity, Glowing and Radiant Skin, etc.

  • Additional tasks outside pre-approved literature reviews will only be paid at approximately $25-30 per hour with prior written agreement.

How to Apply:

We want to hear from you if you're ready to contribute to this impactful project! You MUST send an email to info@foodmedcenter.org with the following:

  • A brief, informal introduction about yourself

  • Your interest in this position

  • Recent work and achievements

  • A demonstration of your exceptional writing and organizational skills

  • Your resume as an attachment

  • Visit foodmedcenter.org for more information about our work and mission. Applications submitted through any other method will not be considered.

Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Employment Type: Part-time

Mindy Yang http://mindyyang.info