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:Other Academic
Department:LSUPBRC Basic - Vascular Metabolism Laboratory (Timothy Daniel Allerton (00003646))
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 the Vasuclar Metabolism Laboratory.
The Postdoctoral Researcher in Vascular Metabolism conducts advanced, independent, and collaborative research focused on the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms regulating vascular metabolism and cardiometabolic disease. This position is responsible for designing and executing innovative research studies, analyzing and interpreting complex experimental data, and disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. The Postdoctoral Researcher mentors students and research staff, collaborates with multidisciplinary investigators, and supports the laboratory's overall research mission while ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory, and laboratory safety standards.
Major Responsibilities
Design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative research investigating the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms underlying vascular metabolism and cardiometabolic disease.
Plan, execute, and optimize complex laboratory experiments using advanced molecular, cellular, biochemical, and histological techniques to support research objectives.
Collect, process, and analyze biological specimens and experimental data using appropriate scientific software, statistical methods, and analytical approaches to interpret findings and identify future research directions.
Prepare and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, technical reports, and other scholarly communications.
Contribute to the development of grant proposals, fellowship applications, progress reports, and other sponsored research activities by generating preliminary data and scientific content.
Collaborate with principal investigators, faculty, clinicians, and multidisciplinary research teams to advance innovative research initiatives and achieve programmatic goals.
Mentor graduate students, research staff, and trainees by providing scientific guidance, technical instruction, and oversight of laboratory research activities.
Maintain accurate research documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies, funding agency requirements, biosafety regulations, and laboratory quality standards.
Support laboratory operations through equipment maintenance, protocol development, inventory management, and implementation of best practices that promote an efficient and collaborative research environment.
Participate in laboratory meetings, seminars, professional development activities, and scientific conferences to remain current with advances in vascular biology, metabolism, and related disciplines.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
PhD in nutrition, Vascular Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Science, or closely related biomedical discipline.
Demonstrated experience conducting independent laboratory research in vascular biology, metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, or related biomedical discipline, which can include internships, academic research, or work in a clinical or research lab setting.
Proficiency in a variety of molecular, cellular, biochemical, and physiological laboratory techniques, with the ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot experimental protocols.
Experience analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data using appropriate statistical methods and scientific software.
Record of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations commensurate with career stage.
Knowledge of experimental design, research methodology, and scientific principles applicable to translational or basic biomedical research.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
Strong scientific writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare manuscripts, reports, and grant-related materials.
Experience in mentoring or training students, research staff, or laboratory personnel is preferred.
Commitment to maintaining compliance with laboratory safety procedures, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory and funding agency requirements.
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 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:July 29, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):August 12, 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
- PhD in nutrition, vascular biology, physiology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, cardiovascular science, or closely related biomedical discipline
- Demonstrated experience conducting independent laboratory research in vascular biology, metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, or related biomedical discipline
- Proficiency in molecular, cellular, biochemical, and physiological laboratory techniques with ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot protocols
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data using appropriate statistical methods and scientific software
- Record of scholarly achievement including peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations commensurate with career stage
- Knowledge of experimental design, research methodology, and scientific principles applicable to translational or basic biomedical research
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Strong scientific writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills for preparing manuscripts, reports, and grant-related materials
- Experience mentoring or training students, research staff, or laboratory personnel
- Commitment to maintaining compliance with laboratory safety procedures, institutional policies, and regulatory and funding agency requirements
What We Do
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