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Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Postdoctoral Researcher - T32 Training in Obesity Research

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Postdoctoral Researcher - T32 Training in Obesity Research

Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Researcher - T32 Training in Obesity Research role at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. About the organization: Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University focused on understanding obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. The Center conducts basic, clinical and population research and includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health. It is supported by NIH centers and includes a network of laboratories and core facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The program provides up to three years of funding under an NIH T32 training grant entitled

Training in Obesity Research , 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 for an independent research career. Pennington Biomedical also hosts three NIH Center grants that support postdocs. An NIDDK-sponsored Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) studying nutrition and metabolic health across the lifespan. An NIGMS-sponsored Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). The Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LA CaTS), an NIH IDeA Center led by NIGMS. The program has trained many scientists since 2003, with graduates securing grants and publishing extensively. Pennington Biomedical is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports individuals with disabilities. Job Description and Details Position Type: Other Academic Department: LSUPBRC Clinic - Reproductive Endocrinology and Women’s Health (Leanne M Redman) 00005310 Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade: Other Academic Posting and Application Posting Date: August 15, 2025 Closing Date: December 23, 2025 (Open Until Filled if no date specified) Would-be applicants 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. Additional Information Pennington Biomedical is located on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC. Questions regarding career opportunities should be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu. Background Check: An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits: Pennington Biomedical offers health, life, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more. Positions outside the State of Louisiana may be employed through LSU’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services, including employment, benefits, payroll and tax compliance. Equal Opportunity Pennington Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu. Background Check -

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Responsibilities and Qualifications This posting describes a postdoctoral research training opportunity funded by an NIH T32 grant. Specific responsibilities and qualifications are described within the program and department postings. Please refer to the official job posting for detailed responsibilities and required qualifications when applying. Other postings listed on the page include related research roles and opportunities.

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