Job Summary
The Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center (MNORC) is one of 11 U.S. centers designed to inspire and support translational, multi-disciplinary research in obesity and nutrition across the continuum of basic science to applications in individuals (medicine) and populations (public health). Objectives of the MNORC include facilitating the interaction between basic, clinical and population-based researchers in nutrition, obesity and related metabolic disorders and support Core Laboratories providing a range of basic, clinical and translational research tools to investigators.
Responsibilities*
- Provide nutritional education and counseling to participants enrolled in clinical trials
- Research and implement nutrition procedures related to dietary interventions
- Design metabolic diets for specific dietary protocols
- Develop recipes for food items and/or meals as required for research studies
- Coordinate and operate metabolic kitchen to produce research meals
- Perform dietary assessment and analysis with NDSR computer software
- Perform body composition measurements
- Coordinate day to day operations of Nutrition Assessment Laboratory
- Collaborate with study coordinators, ancillary personnel and Principal Investigators
- Manage responsibilities of temporary staff members and dietetic interns
Required Qualifications*
- Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications*
- Clinical research work experience
- Prior experience with dietary assessment and analysis
- ServSafe certified (or within one year of employment)
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
This position is 0.75 FTE with possible evening/weekend work. This position is located at the CVC, but some duties can be performed from home.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
