Assistant/Associate Professor in Nutrition Sciences

The Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (FNES) is part of two colleges, i.e., the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and the School of Medicine. FNES has state-of-the-art research facilities including the MU Nutritional Center for Health (MUNCH) consisting of a research metabolic kitchen and dining facility; a teaching kitchen; and observational behavior lab. Adjacent to MUNCH, a 2,250 sq. ft. clinical testing research facility (MU-Physical Activity and Wellness Center, MU-PAW) that supports clinical studies including IV placement, inhouse repeated blood sampling, measurements of body composition, resting and exercise energy metabolism, dietary counseling, ingestive behavior assessments, cognitive function, and cardiovascular function assessments. Additional facilities, centers, and cores routinely utilized by FNES researchers include the Brain Imaging Center, where comprehensive full body imaging studies are being performed, the Clinical & Translational Science Units located at the University Hospital, the Metagenomics Center for microbiome analyses, the Genomics Technology Core and Metabolomics Center for omics analyses, and the Bioinformatics and Analytics Core and High-Performance Computing cluster for advanced computational work. New to our campus is a state-of-the-art translational precision medicine center, NextGen, a research complex engineered to speed the pace at which laboratory and clinical advances become transformational products and services. The campus has 2143 faculty members, 24,449 undergraduate students and 7,094 graduate/professional students. In 2025, MU had $553 million in research-related expenditures.

The Division of FNES fosters a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. We are seeking investigators whose research programs leverage existing campus strengths and facilities while building new synergies across FNES and the broader university community. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, functional foods, novel or bioactive compounds, precision nutrition, and other nutrition-related approaches that advance human health.

FNES has established research strengths in metabolic health and disease, including obesity, MASLD, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Successful candidates will establish their own independent lines of research with the opportunity to contribute to and expand these areas through innovative, translational, and team-based research. Faculty are expected to contribute to the educational mission including undergraduate and graduate (e.g., MS, RD, PhD) education. Information on FNES can be found here: https://fnes.missouri.edu/.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Nutritional Sciences or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Related postdoctoral research experience
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred but not required
• Those who perform human clinical, behavioral nutrition interventions and/or translational research are strongly encouraged to apply

Application Materials

To apply for this position, please visit the MU website at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/, Job ID 60408. Applicants are asked to submit:

• curriculum vitae
• narrative of research and teaching interests
• names and contact information of three references.

For additional information, contact:

Dr. Jackie Limberg, Search Committee Chair (Limbergj@umsystem.edu) or Dr. Dojin Ryu, Division Director (dryu@missouri.edu)

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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