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.
Position Type:Professional / Unclassified
Department:LSUPBRC Clinic - Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease (Owen T Carmichael (00007151))
Work Location:LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:Professional
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Data Analyst in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging laboratory.
The Clinical Data Analyst in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging laboratory will support research efforts by managing and organizing biomedical imaging datasets. The Data Analyst provides technical support for computational neuroscience research through the use of automated neuroimaging pipelines, use of Linux workstations and HPC environments, and management of research computing infrastructure. This position involves coordinating the acquisition, storage, and processing of imaging data such as MRI and PET scans, as well as developing and maintaining pipelines for MRI analysis. The Data Analyst will utilize data management tools to assist investigators in retrieving, managing, and sharing imaging data across multiple research projects and collaborating institutions.
Major Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize automated neuroimaging processing pipelines for multimodal MRI datasets using Python, MATLAB, Bash, and neuroimaging software including FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, and SPM.
Manage Linux workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including software installation, system configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and job scheduling.
Manage Linux user accounts, groups, file system permissions, shared storage, and access controls to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient utilization of research computing resources.
Processes MRI scans through the creation, implementation, and maintenance of imaging analysis pipelines.
Identifies and troubleshoots processing errors to ensure data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Prepares presentation materials, including PowerPoint slides and Excel spreadsheets, to summarize study progress and findings.
Tracks data collection and imaging completion across study participants to ensure timely and accurate dataset updates.
Collaborates with undergraduate students, study staff, doctoral researchers, principal investigators (PIs), and postdoctoral fellows across multiple study sites to coordinate and maintain data integrity.
Compiles imaging metrics, statistics, and other data for reports, grant submissions, and research documentation.
Provides administrative and operational support to the Lab Manager and Principal Investigator as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the research program.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Biostatistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in database management/data analysis working SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
Experience administering Linux systems, including user account management, file permissions, software installation, shell scripting, and system troubleshooting.
Programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, and Bash for workflow automation, and data processing.
Experience using neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, SPM, or comparable medical image analysis tools.
Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) or distributed computing environments, including workload management systems (e.g., HTCondor), container technologies (Apptainer/Singularity or Docker), and scientific computing workflows.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in writing detailed reports and presenting data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in database management/data analysis working SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL).
Familiarity with research methods and data collection techniques.
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Flexibility to adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.
A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
Posting Date:August 3, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):August 17, 2026
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 [email protected].
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!
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.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
- Minimum of one (1) year professional experience in database management/data analysis using SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
- Experience administering Linux systems including user account management, file permissions, software installation, shell scripting, and troubleshooting.
- Programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, and Bash for workflow automation and data processing.
- Experience using neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, SPM, or comparable tools.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) or distributed computing, including workload managers (e.g., HTCondor), container technologies (Apptainer/Singularity or Docker), and scientific workflows.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in writing detailed reports and presenting data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in database management/data analysis (SPSS, SAS, or similar).
- Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL).
- Familiarity with research methods and data collection techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
What We Do
LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served its region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The university brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy
