What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher-2 position at Pennington Biomedical Research Center?
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher-2
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC ExD - Education (Leanne M Redman (00005310))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking postdoctoral fellows interested in the complex interactions between genetic, molecular, physiological, behavioral and environmental aspects of obesity. These fellowships 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); and (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.
About Pennington Biomedical: Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (located on hour northwest of New Orleans) is a premier state-of-the-art research facility with internationally-renown investigators that have active research programs in obesity, metabolic disease, physical activity, and nutrition. Much of the research at our center addresses NIDDK target areas for obesity research, including brain regulation of appetite and digestion, the role of the gut microbiome in weight regulation, weight maintenance, mechanisms and health benefits of bariatric surgery, the intergenerational transmission of obesity and obesity in children.
The faculty and Pennington Biomedical (https://www.pbrc.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty/) are highly productive, collaborative, and place high value on the mentoring of junior scientists. Trainees are encouraged to work with multiple faculty members and to pursue in-depth research that transcend traditional scientific boundaries with a focus on cross-disciplinary approaches.
For more information on this program please visit: https://www.pbrc.edu/training-and-education/postdocs/botanical-approaches-to-combat-metabolic-syndrome/
Qualifications: Recent MD or PhD from the basic, clinical and population science disciplines including biology, medicine, physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, public health and psychology. We are looking for applicants with strong publication records and recommendation letters indicating confidence in the applicant's ability to become independent scientists. Only US citizens or green card recipients will be considered.
"Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should and include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (one or two pages), and list of 3 references.
Posting Date:
February 5, 2021
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU 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!
Essential Position (Y/N):
EEO Statement:
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu
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-2
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC ExD - Education (Leanne M Redman (00005310))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking postdoctoral fellows interested in the complex interactions between genetic, molecular, physiological, behavioral and environmental aspects of obesity. These fellowships 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); and (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.
About Pennington Biomedical: Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (located on hour northwest of New Orleans) is a premier state-of-the-art research facility with internationally-renown investigators that have active research programs in obesity, metabolic disease, physical activity, and nutrition. Much of the research at our center addresses NIDDK target areas for obesity research, including brain regulation of appetite and digestion, the role of the gut microbiome in weight regulation, weight maintenance, mechanisms and health benefits of bariatric surgery, the intergenerational transmission of obesity and obesity in children.
The faculty and Pennington Biomedical (https://www.pbrc.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty/) are highly productive, collaborative, and place high value on the mentoring of junior scientists. Trainees are encouraged to work with multiple faculty members and to pursue in-depth research that transcend traditional scientific boundaries with a focus on cross-disciplinary approaches.
For more information on this program please visit: https://www.pbrc.edu/training-and-education/postdocs/botanical-approaches-to-combat-metabolic-syndrome/
Qualifications: Recent MD or PhD from the basic, clinical and population science disciplines including biology, medicine, physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, public health and psychology. We are looking for applicants with strong publication records and recommendation letters indicating confidence in the applicant's ability to become independent scientists. Only US citizens or green card recipients will be considered.
"Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should and include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (one or two pages), and list of 3 references.
Posting Date:
February 5, 2021
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU 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!
Essential Position (Y/N):
EEO Statement:
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu