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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 - Nutritional Physiology
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC Clinic - Clinical Oncology and Metabolism (Claire Berryman (******** ))
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 for the Nutritional Physiology Laboratory.
The postdoctoral researcher will work on Department of Defense-funded studies and with an interactive research group as part of the Center for Military Performance and Resilience at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Primary research topics include the assessment of disease prevalence and health status and analysis of associative relationships between nutrition, health, and performance in active-duty Service Members. Candidates will use large surveys, such as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, to understand nutrient intake patterns in the US population and how these patterns relate to cardiometabolic health outcomes in the civilian population. In addition, candidates may work on secondary data analysis from nutritional and environmental intervention studies that alter body composition, energy balance, and/or macronutrient metabolism for the prevention and treatment of chronic metabolic diseases.
This fellowship will provide training and hands-on research experience in military field studies; clinical trials; assessment of dietary intake, energy expenditure, and nutritional and health status; and grant writing and scientific communication.
Major Responsibilities
* Coordinate general planning and operations: oversee regulatory submissions; assist with establishing priorities, timelines, and processes for the study.
* Assist with recruitment efforts and participant briefings.
* Coordination, implementation, and execution of data collection at field sites to ensure consistency with established strategies, commitments and goals, ensuring that data quality is maintained and assessment milestones are met.
* Conduct data analysis and preparation of data for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
* Hypothesis generation.
* Grant writing and scientific communication.
Required Qualifications
* PhD in Nutrition, Physiology, Biology, or other science-related degree.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to learn and utilize new computer programs quickly and accurately.
* Ability to efficiently work and interact with personnel at all levels within the organization.
* Ability to, or willingness to learn, perform clinic measures.
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:
None
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should and 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:
January 19, 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.
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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!
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 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 .
Contact Information:
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