Postdoctoral Researcher - Physical Activity and Ethnic Minority Health (lsu)
Job posting number: #140983 (Ref:R00097287)
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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, 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 - Physical Activity and Ethnic Minority Health
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC PopSci - Physical Activity and Ethnic Minority Health (Robert L Newton (00006294))
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 Physical Activity and Ethnic Minority Health.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will study the effects of lifestyle interventions on health outcomes among underserved populations, primarily African Americans. A large proportion of the research activities will involve working with older adults, and there are also
opportunities engage in work with specific subpopulations including men and rural populations. The fellowship will provide training and hands-on research experiences in behavior change strategies, neuroimaging, health disparities, aging, intersectionality of race and gender, and community-engaged research.
The fellow will assist with study design and implementation, and lead his or her own data analyses and publication of study findings. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to work on secondary data from additional interventional and observational studies related to lifestyle, and cardiometabolic and aging outcomes among African American cohorts. The fellow will also be provided with career development training including scientific writing and lab management. The goal of the fellowship is for the fellow to develop his or her own unique research agenda related to health disparities, aging, neuroscience, or other related areas. Therefore, the fellow is expected to apply for grant funding during the fellowship period. This work will occur in a highly collaborative and diverse research environment with opportunities to contribute to a wide variety of publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in organizing and analyzing study data.
- Assist in the implementation of ongoing studies. JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEW
- Publish manuscripts utilizing existing data from intervention and longitudinal studies.
- Engage in career development activities.
- Apply for funding opportunities commiserate with position.
- Present research findings at professional conferences.
Required Qualifications
- PhD
- Three years of experience conducting behavioral lifestyle interventions, community-based research, and/or conducting clinical research in ethnic minority groups or other under-represented populations.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description:
Training stipend based on NRSA stipend levels set forth by NIH.
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Interested candidates should 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:
August 20, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 4, 2024
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 Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
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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!
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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 hrm@pbrc.edu.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.