Postdoctoral Researcher

Responsibilities

• Conduct research studies on the prevention and treatment of disordered eating, eating disorders, low energy availability, mental health conditions, and REDs
• Conduct research studies focused on improving health, performance, and mental resilience in military populations
• Contribute to ongoing research efforts regarding performance optimization strategies via health behaviors
• Develop content and functionality for the technology-based delivery of behavioral interventions
• Assist in conducting statistical analyses of research datasets
• Prepare peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for dissemination
• Manage study operations, including participant recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance

Requirements

• PhD in nutrition, psychology, exercise science, kinesiology, epidemiology, public health, or a related field
• Demonstrated research experience in behavioral health, clinical science, translational research, population health, or performance psychology
• Experience conducting human subjects research, including study coordination and regulatory compliance
• A proven record of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple research and clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches related to mental health, psychological resilience, body image, disordered eating, sleep, or nutrition
• Proficiency with technology-enabled research platforms, including digital health tools, smartphone applications, or telehealth
• Experience with quantitative or qualitative data analysis using statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or STATA

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts
• Various leave options and paid holidays
• Wellness benefits and training/development opportunities
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions

About the Company

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned academic research institute conducting basic, clinical, and population research to understand the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia. Located on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, the Center supports a vast network of specialized laboratories and core service facilities.