What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher - Brian Glycemia and Metabolic Control position at Pennington Biomedical Research Center?
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 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 - Brian Glycemia and Metabolic Control
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC Basic - Brain Glycemic and Metabolism Control (Yanlin He (00060478))
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 Brian Glycemia and Metabolic Control.
A postdoctoral position is currently available in Dr. Yanlin He’s laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) at Louisiana State University.
Dr. He’ and his staff have been using genetic mouse models, combined with electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, optogenetics/chemogenetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry to study the neural control of feeding behavior, metabolism, glycemia, mood and cognitive behaviors. Please click here for details.
Previous work from Dr. He's lab has resulted in publications in Nature Medicine, Nature Neuroscience, Nature Communications, Molecular Psychiatry, Science Advances, Biological Psychiatry, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Molecular Metabolism, etc. Ongoing projects receive funding from NIH and Louisiana.
Applicants must include of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 references as a single pdf document that should be attach to their application in Workday.
Job Responsibilities
Questions or for more information, please contact Dr. Yanlin He, yanlin.he@pbrc.edu. No phone calls please.
"Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities."
Additional Job Description:
Applicants must include of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 references as a single pdf document that should be attach to their application in Workday.
Special Instructions:
Posting Date:
January 11, 2022
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 should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
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!
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Persons needing 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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol:
Pennington requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff or, for those with an approved exemption, the employee must participate in mandatory biweekly testing. New employees must either submit proof of vaccination or apply for and be granted an exemption prior to their official start date.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
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 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.
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 - Brian Glycemia and Metabolic Control
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC Basic - Brain Glycemic and Metabolism Control (Yanlin He (00060478))
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 Brian Glycemia and Metabolic Control.
A postdoctoral position is currently available in Dr. Yanlin He’s laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) at Louisiana State University.
Dr. He’ and his staff have been using genetic mouse models, combined with electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, optogenetics/chemogenetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry to study the neural control of feeding behavior, metabolism, glycemia, mood and cognitive behaviors. Please click here for details.
Previous work from Dr. He's lab has resulted in publications in Nature Medicine, Nature Neuroscience, Nature Communications, Molecular Psychiatry, Science Advances, Biological Psychiatry, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Molecular Metabolism, etc. Ongoing projects receive funding from NIH and Louisiana.
Applicants must include of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 references as a single pdf document that should be attach to their application in Workday.
Job Responsibilities
- Laboratory animal work - Help with organization of breeding colonies, genotyping, performing some animal experiments (e.g. peripheral injections, blood sampling, perfusion, tissue collection).
- Perform the electrophysiology recording in brain slices.
- Help with organization of breeding colonies, genotyping, performing some animal experiments (e.g. peripheral injections, blood sampling, perfusion, tissue collection).
- Perform neuroanatomical/Immunohistochemical experiments.
- Candidates must a doctoral degree in neuroscience, physiology, endocrinology, molecular biology, or other related disciplines.
- Experience in electrophysiology and animal surgery.
- Experience with histology techniques, mouse work and/or neuro-anatomical techniques.
Questions or for more information, please contact Dr. Yanlin He, yanlin.he@pbrc.edu. No phone calls please.
"Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities."
Additional Job Description:
Applicants must include of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 references as a single pdf document that should be attach to their application in Workday.
Special Instructions:
Posting Date:
January 11, 2022
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 should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
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!
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Persons needing 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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol:
Pennington requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff or, for those with an approved exemption, the employee must participate in mandatory biweekly testing. New employees must either submit proof of vaccination or apply for and be granted an exemption prior to their official start date.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.