Postdoctoral Researcher – T32 Training in Obesity Research

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Postdoctoral Researcher – T32 Training in Obesity Research

Company

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Job description

About Us:At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, 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 , 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.All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – T32 Training in Obesity ResearchPosition Type: Other AcademicDepartment: LSUPBRC ExD – Education (Leanne M Redman (00005310))Work Location: LSU – Pennington BiomedicalPay Grade: Other AcademicJob Description:, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher on a T32, training in obesity research.This fellowship will be supported by an NIH T32 training grant entitled “Training in Obesity Research” which provides up to three years of funding including NIH salary, benefits, travel, and research support. The training program is directed by Drs. Phil Brantley and Leanne Redman and uses hands on laboratory mentoring and interactive seminars to train new investigators in the knowledge and skills necessary for establishing an independent research career.Pennington Biomedical also has three NIH Center grants that provide resources for postdocs. These include:1 – an NIDDK sponsored Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) that studies nutrition and metabolic health through the lifespan;2 – an NIGMS sponsored Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE);3 – The Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LA CaTS), an NIH IDeA Center led by NIGMS.

The program has been continuously funded since 2003 and has trained 26 scientist, nearly all of whom have continued research and acquired academic careers. Graduates have been awarded over 58 research grants and have produced over 600 publications.Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.Additional Job Description:Competencies: NoneSpecial Instructions: Interested candidates should include a 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: March 14, 2025Closing 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 . For more information, visit .Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to .Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.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!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or .

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Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:48:41 GMT

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