Executive Postdoctoral Food Science Jobs in Arizona

Description
The College of Health Solutions (CHS) at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the newly established Nourish to Flourish Studio, an interdisciplinary initiative advancing education, research, and innovation at the intersection of nutrition, health, technology, and human flourishing. The position will be supervised by Dr. Corrie Whisner and Dr. Christopher Wharton and collaborate closely with faculty and partners across ASU Health, the College of Health Solutions, and the Principled Innovation ecosystem. This is a 12-month appointment that may be renewed for subsequent one-year terms up to four years, contingent on continued satisfactory performance, the continued availability of funding and the needs of the program, and as long as you are within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree.
The Nourish to Flourish Studio is part of a university-wide effort to reimagine health professional education, nutrition science, and community-engaged research through the lens of human flourishing. The Studio integrates principles of nutrition, food systems, character development, community engagement, digital health innovation (e.g., digital twinning), and emerging technologies to address complex health challenges and improve well-being across populations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in one or more of the following areas: precision nutrition, nutritional sciences, digital health, artificial intelligence applications in health, digital twinning, health professions education, implementation science, food systems, community-engaged research, health equity, behavioral interventions, or translational health research. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for working across disciplines to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in health and well-being.
The postdoctoral scholar will join a collaborative and rapidly growing interdisciplinary team and contribute to projects related to Digital Twinning for Nutritional Flourishing and other emerging initiatives within the Nourish to Flourish Studio. Research activities may include development and evaluation of personalized nutrition approaches, application of digital health technologies, educational innovations for health professionals, community-based nutrition interventions, and studies examining the relationships among nutrition, food systems, and human flourishing. The scholar will have opportunities to participate in grant development, lead and co-author peer-reviewed publications, mentor students, engage with community partners, present research at national and international conferences, and help shape the future direction of this innovative program.
At ASU and the College of Health Solutions, we work to maximize opportunities for people of varied backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. We value and encourage inclusive excellence as outlined in our ASU Charter, and strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff and students - which we believe is critical to our success as a community. All individuals who can strengthen our academic community are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
About the College of Health Solutions
We bring together researchers, faculty, students and community partners from a variety of disciplines to translate scientific research and discovery into practical solutions that make a difference. Our undergraduate and graduate students gain the knowledge and insight necessary to help solve our greatest health challenges - improving the health care system, increasing access to care and enhancing the health of individuals and populations. olytechnic, West and Lake Havasu campuses, as well as on Mayo Clinic's campus in north Phoenix.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU), ranked No. 1 "Most Innovative School" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 11 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Repeatedly ranked No. 1, ASU has topped more than 30 lists in the last three years: No. 1 in the U.S. for global impact (Times Higher Education) and No. 1 in the U.S. for sustainable practices (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations.
For more information about ASU and the College of Health Solutions, visit http://about.asu.edu/ and https://chs.asu.edu.
Essential Functions

• Conduct research published in premier journals.
• Participate in professional and departmental service.

Qualifications
Required Qualification

• Doctorate in nutrition, nutritional sciences, public health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, behavioral sciences, implementation science, data science, education, or a related field that has been conferred within the last five years
• Demonstrated research experience relevant to one or more of the following areas: nutrition, precision health, health promotion, food systems, community health, digital health, health professions education, implementation science, behavioral science, or population health.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise using statistical packages like Stata, SPSS, SAS
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including scientific writing and dissemination.
• Demonstrated commitment to conducting rigorous, ethical, and impactful research.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with precision nutrition, interpreting omics or molecular data in conjunction with nutritional data, dietary assessment, and/or nutrition intervention research.
• Experience with digital health technologies, computational modeling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twinning, or related approaches.
• Experience in community-engaged, participatory, or implementation-focused research or relevant activities.
• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research approaches.
• Experience in health professions education, curriculum development, experiential learning, or student mentorship.
• Interest in food systems, health equity, health disparities, or community well-being.
• Evidence of participation in translational, interdisciplinary, and team-science initiatives.
• Demonstrated potential for securing external funding and developing an independent research agenda.
• Background, knowledge, and/or research relevant to the needs of Arizona's populations.

Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 19, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following:

• A letter of interest including the name of the position for which you are applying, your qualifications, and professional experience, and an example(s) of how your work has exemplified Arizona State University's Charter and its values of Inclusive Excellence
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of up to three publications;
• Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number). References will not be contacted until the candidate progresses to the latter stages of the search process.