Nutrition Research Institute@UNC_NRI

The Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) explores the science of nutrigenetics or precision nutrition: The future of medicine and wellness.

 Kannapolis, NC
uncnri.org
Joined September 2014
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We’re hiring! Help turn innovative research ideas into user-centered digital solutions. Learn more and apply: uncnri.org/employment @unccharlotte @NCStateCareer @cpcc @QueensUniv
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We’re hiring a Dietetic Technician! Based in Kannapolis, NC, this position will play an essential role in research dietary interventions. uncnri.org/employment Know a student, graduate, or food and nutrition professional who would be a great fit? Please share/tag them below.
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📢 We’re hiring! The Sumner Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a full-time temporary Metabolomics Assistant in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Learn more and apply: uncnri.org/employment #UNCNRI #NowHiring #LaboratoryJobs #ResearchJobs #KannapolisNC
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Hot flashes. Sleep struggles. Changing strength. And a whole lot of “Wait… is THIS perimenopause too?” Join Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan for our next webinar, Thriving Through Perimenopause. • Wednesday, September 9 • Noon • FREE virtual webinar bit.ly/4qCu71j
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Lettuce talk about fresh produce. Foodborne illness headlines can make us hesitate, but fruits & vegetables provide essential nutrients and fiber. Keep the produce, add some food-safety know-how, and enjoy your salad with confidence! uncnri.org/news #FoodSafety #UNCNRI
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2027 Metabolomics & Human Health Gordon Research Seminar & Conference. Dr. Susan Sumner will be one of the event’s speakers and discussion leaders. Seminar: bit.ly/4goilUO Conference: bit.ly/4zcD2dK @SumnerLab_NRI #Metabolomics #GRC2027 #NutritionConference
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Could too little choline affect blood sugar, even without weight gain? Watch the science in seconds, then read the full story: bit.ly/3RGY5o3 #NutritionResearch #Choline #InsulinResistance #MetabolicHealth #PrecisionNutrition #UNCNRI
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Love science. Love people. Love making a difference? We're hiring a Research Technician to help advance NIH-funded nutrition research at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis, NC. Apply today: uncnri.org/employment #NowHiring #ResearchJobs
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Think you're not the type to participate in research? Perfect. There isn't one. Whether you're young or older, active or just getting started, you might be exactly who we're looking for. Join the UNC NRI Participation Pool. uncnri.org/participant-pool/ #NutritionResearch #UNCNR
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GLP-1s Beyond the Headlines, a free virtual Appetite for Life presentation featuring Danae Gross, MS, RDN, LDN. 📷 Tuesday, August 12 | 12 PM (Virtual) Reserve your spot: bit.ly/4uUUn7A #GLP1 #NutritionResearch #PrecisionNutrition #WeightManagement #UNCNRI
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GLP-1s are everywhere—but how do they actually work? Join the UNC Nutrition Research Institute for a free virtual Appetite for Life presentation exploring the science behind GLP-1s with Danae Gross, MS, RDN, LDN. Aug. 12 | 12 PM ET Register: bit.ly/4vxidr9 #GLP1
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Thank you to Kyle Walsh, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), for visiting the North Carolina Research Campus! #NIEHS #EnvironmentalHealth #UNCNRI #NCRC #Research #NWHW #NIHHealth
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🎉 Happy National Women’s Health Week! Join me, along with @womenshealth, in celebrating with other Women’s Health Ambassadors this week as we focus on the health needs of women and girls at every stage of life. #NWHW womenshealth.gov/nwhw
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Now Hiring: Dietetic Technicians (2 positions) Kannapolis, NC Join the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) and be part of a team advancing cutting-edge nutrition research. 👉 Apply here: uncnri.org/employment (Applicants will be considered for both openings) #NowHiring
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We’re hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate! Start date: Monday, August 17, 2026 (renewable up to 24 months total) Interested? Apply at uncnri.org/employment #Postdoc #PostdoctoralPosition #AcademicJobs #ResearchJobs #Hiring #NowHiring #HigherEdJobs #PublicHealthJobs
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We’re excited to share that our team in Kannapolis, NC is looking for a Clinical Nurse to join us for a temporary 3-month role, with the possibility of extension. Apply at uncnri.org/employment #Hiring #ClinicalNurse #ResearchNursing #HealthcareCareers #NurseJobs
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Join us for a virtual Appetite for Life webinar on January 28 at noon, exploring the role of folate (vitamin B9) in cell growth, DNA repair, and disease. Register at uncnri.org/AFL #folate #UNCNRI #Cancer #cancerresearch #vitB9
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Clinical Nurse needed to support ongoing clinical research activities in Kannapolis, NC. • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience • Current North Carolina certification/licensure (Paramedic, AEMT, LPN, or RN) Apply at uncnri.org/employment
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We’re Hiring! If placing IVs is your superpower (or you're ready to level up your phlebotomy skills), we want YOU on our team! Join us in Kannapolis, NC as we support clinical research that makes a real impact. Apply today! uncnri.org/employment #NowHiring #ClinicalJobs
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