What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher - Obesity and/or Human Physiology position at Louisiana State University?
About Us :
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title :
Postdoctoral Researcher - Obesity and / or Human Physiology
Position Type : Other Academic
Department :
LSUPBRC Clinic - John S. McIhenny Skeletal Muscle Physiology (Eric Ravussin (00011959))
Work Location :
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade : Other Academic
Job Description :
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Human Translational Physiology Laboratory.
This is a postdoctoral fellowship in the Human Translational Physiology Laboratory for training in energy balance and carbohydrate metabolism research, under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Ravussin. The fellowship will provide training in clinical and translational research, clinical trial management including pharmaceutical trials, as well as develop skills in critical thinking, manuscript writing and grant writing necessary for establishing an independent research career. Specific expertise will be developed in understanding and performing measurements of energy balance (intake and expenditure), physical activity and body composition in metabolically healthy or unhealthy people with overweight or obesity.
The fellow will join a large multidisciplinary team and receive hands-on training in ongoing NIH and pharma funded clinical trials. Importantly, data analysis and writing via access to existing datasets will be encouraged. To this end, past studies of lifestyle, dietary and / or pharmacological interventions will be analyzed to understand how body weight, adiposity and insulin resistance impact physiological function across the lifespan.
Major Responsibilities
- Clinical trial management
- Behavioral intervention execution, data collection, data analysis, and preparation of data for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Hypothesis generation
- Grant writing and scientific communication
- Mentoring undergraduate students
Required Qualifications
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description :
Applicants should be seeking a minimum 2-year postdoctoral position.
Competencies : None
Special Instructions :
Interested candidates should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research interests (one or two pages). Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
Posting Date : September 30, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :
Additional Position Information :
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
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Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y / N) :
Pennington Biomedical Research Center / LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency :
Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.
Contact Information :
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
