JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), at the Dietary Prevention of Obesity-Related Disease Research Unit in Grand Forks, ND. In this position, you will focus on basic and applied research on the role of foods and food components in preventing the development of obesity and its related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. MAJOR DUTIES: Conduct independent as well as team-based research and will be expected to develop productive collaborations with other scientists from universities, industry, and government. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.