Postdoctoral Researcher - T32 Training in Obesity Research

Overview

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research focusing on obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research is supported by NIH Centers and includes about 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows with a network of 44 laboratories and 13 core service facilities.

PBRC is located on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Postdoctoral Researcher - T32 Training in Obesity Research. This fellowship is 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 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 has three NIH Center grants for postdocs: NORC (Nutrition Obesity Research Center), COBRE, and LA CaTS (Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center). The program has trained 26 scientists since 2003, with graduates earning grants and publications.

Competencies:

None.
Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Interested candidates 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. Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm.

Posting Date:
January 13, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
June 1, 2026

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art facilities; PBRC website for more information.

Background check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers health, life, dental, vision, and other benefits; details per policy.

Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at  or hrm.