Apply to be a Trainee or Fellow

Requirements: Training program requirements include participation in interdisciplinary research training through attending seminars, engaging in grant writing, completing an individualized development plan, participating in a week-long bootcamp experience in nutrition and data science, and engaging in a customized curriculum based on interests. Emphasis will be placed on leading original research, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, career development, and transition toward independent funding and an independent research career. Opportunities are available for classroom-based training and professional development in teaching, grant writing, scientific communication, conference travel, professional networking, and leadership. This position is based in the Phoenix, AZ Metro area. This is a full-time, calendar-year position (20 hours/week for predoctoral [ASU’s maximum allowable appointment for graduate students] and 40 hours/week.

Predoctoral Applicants

Successful predoctoral applicants will be enrolling in or pursuing Doctoral training in nutrition/metabolism, a related biomedical field, bioinformatics, computer science, or similar informatics field. Trainees will be expected to focus on research questions related to precision nutrition and have interest in applying AI/ML techniques to nutrition and metabolism data. Candidates can be at any stage of doctoral training and will be eligible to receive renewed funding on an annual basis for up to 3 years (stipend, tuition support and health insurance are provided to predoctoral trainees), pending consistent productivity. Please note that degree programs typically take 4-5 years to complete. Additional funding for remaining years of doctoral training may be available through grants or teaching assistantships. US citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

Postdoctoral Applicants

The successful postdoctoral applicant will have a doctoral degree, a record of accomplishment in nutrition/metabolism and/or AI/ML or similar analytical approaches, and will be committed to a career of research in or related to precision nutrition. Candidates should demonstrate quantitative/qualitative research skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A track record of original first-author publications in nutrition and informatics from doctoral work is desirable. Candidates will receive funding for up to three years, renewed annually based on performance. In addition to receiving a salary, health benefits will also be provided to postdoctoral trainees. US citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

Applications must be submitted to INTERACT@asu.edu and include the following materials: 

1. cover letter describing the applicant's interest, research experience, and available start date

2. curriculum vitae 

3. statement of research interests specific to AIPrN and career plan following training (limit to 2 pages for postdoctoral applicants and 1 page for predoctoral applicants, excluding references)

4. mentorship plan articulating the roles of the co-mentors (minimum of one from nutrition/metabolism and one from informatics; see mentor list above), publication plans, funding plans (postdoctoral applicants only), and interaction and conflict resolution plan (limit to 1 page)

5. letters of support from three professional references (this may include letters from proposed co-mentors – see list above) – email directly to INTERACT@asu.edu.

6. 1-2 scientific publications representing your work (postdoctoral applicants only)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Questions should be directed to INTERACT@asu.edu.