Research Dietitian Jobs
Research Dietitian jobs are open across academic medical centers, government agencies, food and nutrition companies, and nonprofit research institutions, at every level from entry-level to senior research scientist, with specializations in clinical trials nutrition, community health research, and nutritional epidemiology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary
At Purdue University, your expertise can help turn nutrition science into meaningful discovery. As a Clinical Research Dietitian within the Department of Nutrition Science’s Clinical Research Center (CRC), you will support human subjects research focused on food, diet, meals, and nutrition while collaborating with faculty investigators, research staff, students, and study participants.
In this role, you will help develop and implement study-specific nutrition interventions, dietary assessments, nutrition education, and data collection activities. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your path in clinical nutrition research, contribute to innovative studies, and collaborate across disciplines as the CRC expands its nutrition research services across Purdue and beyond.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop research study menus and support protocol-specific nutrition interventions.
- Conduct dietary assessments and nutritional analyses to support research objectives.
- Provide nutrition education and guidance to research participants as required by study protocols.
- Support nutrition-related data collection, documentation, and study activities.
- Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, students, and participants to successfully implement research protocols.
- Assist with study-related billing, records, and required documentation.
- Contribute to research projects and multidisciplinary collaborations within the Department of Nutrition Science.
- Support efforts to expand clinical nutrition research services to additional colleges, departments, and external partners.
What Sets Us Apart
This role provides a unique opportunity to combine nutrition expertise with hands-on clinical research. You’ll contribute directly to innovative research while gaining experience alongside faculty, researchers, and students in a collaborative academic environment. As these services grow, you'll also have the opportunity to help expand the reach and impact of nutrition research across Purdue and beyond.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Master’s Degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, public health nutrition, or a related field.
- One year of relevant work experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
Skills Needed:
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by study protocol needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams; comfortable with data entry and documentation.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in translating menus and meal plans into operational research source documents and maintaining them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to train Diet Assessment staff, foster teamwork, and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to manage conflict effectively and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Strong multitasking and planning abilities to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, academic, community-outreach, and research-driven work environment.
What is Helpful:
- Experience in a clinical or research environment
- Coursework or training in research methods.
- Knowledge of nutrition assessment methods and nutrient analysis software.
- Experience with dietary data collection or nutrition education.
- Familiarity with controlled diets, specialized dietary protocols, or research-study-specific feeding procedures.
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002545
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Job Summary
At Purdue University, your expertise can help turn nutrition science into meaningful discovery. As a Clinical Research Dietitian within the Department of Nutrition Science’s Clinical Research Center (CRC), you will support human subjects research focused on food, diet, meals, and nutrition while collaborating with faculty investigators, research staff, students, and study participants.
In this role, you will help develop and implement study-specific nutrition interventions, dietary assessments, nutrition education, and data collection activities. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your path in clinical nutrition research, contribute to innovative studies, and collaborate across disciplines as the CRC expands its nutrition research services across Purdue and beyond.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop research study menus and support protocol-specific nutrition interventions.
- Conduct dietary assessments and nutritional analyses to support research objectives.
- Provide nutrition education and guidance to research participants as required by study protocols.
- Support nutrition-related data collection, documentation, and study activities.
- Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, students, and participants to successfully implement research protocols.
- Assist with study-related billing, records, and required documentation.
- Contribute to research projects and multidisciplinary collaborations within the Department of Nutrition Science.
- Support efforts to expand clinical nutrition research services to additional colleges, departments, and external partners.
What Sets Us Apart
This role provides a unique opportunity to combine nutrition expertise with hands-on clinical research. You’ll contribute directly to innovative research while gaining experience alongside faculty, researchers, and students in a collaborative academic environment. As these services grow, you'll also have the opportunity to help expand the reach and impact of nutrition research across Purdue and beyond.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Master’s Degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, public health nutrition, or a related field.
- One year of relevant work experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
Skills Needed:
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by study protocol needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams; comfortable with data entry and documentation.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in translating menus and meal plans into operational research source documents and maintaining them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to train Diet Assessment staff, foster teamwork, and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to manage conflict effectively and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Strong multitasking and planning abilities to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, academic, community-outreach, and research-driven work environment.
What is Helpful:
- Experience in a clinical or research environment
- Coursework or training in research methods.
- Knowledge of nutrition assessment methods and nutrient analysis software.
- Experience with dietary data collection or nutrition education.
- Familiarity with controlled diets, specialized dietary protocols, or research-study-specific feeding procedures.
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002545
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research dietitian jobs.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with active licensure in the state of employment
- Master's or doctoral degree in nutrition science, nutritional epidemiology, or a closely related field
- Experience with research study design, data collection protocols, and IRB submission processes
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or REDCap
- Demonstrated ability to write or contribute to peer-reviewed publications and grant applications
- Familiarity with dietary assessment tools including 24-hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and nutrient analysis software
Tips for Your Research Dietitian Job Search
Tailor your resume to research output
Hiring managers for research roles want to see publications, grants, and study contributions listed explicitly. Pull your name off PubMed, list any funded projects you contributed to, and quantify sample sizes or data collection scope wherever your experience allows.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research dietitian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your IRB and data analysis experience
Research dietitian postings routinely screen for IRB protocol familiarity and statistical software proficiency. Name the specific tools you've used, whether SPSS, SAS, R, or REDCap, and note whether you've served as a study coordinator or co-investigator on approved protocols.
Filter openings by funding source and setting
Federal agency postings, academic hospital roles, and industry-sponsored positions each carry different expectations for independence, publication rights, and daily duties. Decide which environment fits your goals before applying so your cover letter reflects genuine fit with that research culture.
Prepare to discuss your thesis or capstone in depth
Interviewers at research institutions often ask candidates to walk through a past project from hypothesis to findings. Practice narrating your methodology choices, any protocol adjustments mid-study, and how you interpreted results, since this tells them far more than your credentials alone.
Negotiate protected research time explicitly
When you receive an offer, ask what percentage of your time is allocated to independent research versus clinical or administrative duties. Get the percentage written into your offer letter, because protected time erodes quickly after hire without a documented expectation.
Research Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research dietitians?
EmVenio Research, Goldbelt, and Wake Research are hiring the most research dietitians right now, with openings concentrated in Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and federal health agencies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many research dietitian jobs are remote?
About 57% of research dietitian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in roles focused on data analysis, dietary assessment review, grant writing, and systematic reviews rather than positions requiring direct participant contact or on-site laboratory work.
How do you become a research dietitian?
You start by completing a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, then finish an accredited dietetic internship and pass the national registration exam to earn your RDN credential. From there, most research roles require a master's or doctoral degree. Gaining hands-on research experience during graduate school through a thesis project, clinical trial, or faculty-led study makes you competitive for dedicated research positions after graduation.
Can you get a research dietitian job with little or no research experience?
Yes, entry-level research dietitian roles exist, but they typically expect some evidence of research participation even if it's limited. Thesis projects, practicum data collection, volunteer work on a faculty study, or co-authorship on a poster presentation all count. Focus your applications on research coordinator or research associate titles rather than senior scientist roles, and emphasize your statistical software skills and any IRB training you've completed.
What does the research dietitian interview process look like?
Most research dietitian interviews include an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator, research team members, and sometimes a department director. You'll likely be asked to present a past project or walk through your methodology on a study you contributed to. Some academic and government positions also require a writing sample or a short data interpretation exercise before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to research dietitian jobs?
You can find and apply to research dietitian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your credentials and career goals, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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