Postdoctoral Researcher - Brain Glycemia & Metabolic Control

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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- Brain Glycemia & Metabolic Control

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUPBRC Basic- Brain Glycemic and Metabolism Control (Yanlin He (00060478))

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 Brian Glycemia and Metabolic Control.

The postdoctoral researcher will have responsibilities that contribute to advancing knowledge in neuroendocrinology, glucose metabolism, and brain function.

Major Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the relationship between brain function, glucose regulation, and metabolic processes.

• Developing and applying advanced methodologies (Microscopy Immunohistochemistry, DNA/RNA isolation quantitative PCR Immunoblots) to study neural circuits involved in glycemic control.

• Analyzing the effects of glucose metabolism on brain activity and systemic metabolic homeostasis.

• Collecting, processing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data using statistical software and bioinformatics tools.

• Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

• Presenting findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and institutional meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field such as: Neuroscience, Physiology, Endocrinology or Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences.

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Neurobiology of metabolic control and glucose sensing, Brain-metabolism interactions (e.g., hypothalamic regulation of glucose homeostasis), Metabolic physiology, including glucose metabolism, insulin signaling, and energy balance, and/or Neuroimaging or in vivo techniques to study neural circuits.

• Experience designing and executing hypothesis-driven research with a strong publication record.

• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, such as molecular and cellular biology (e.g., qPCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry), animal models, in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, or chemogenetics, metabolic assays, and/or imaging methods.

For more information, please contact Dr. Yanlin He, yanlin.he@pbrc.edu. No phone calls please.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special 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:

January 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

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.

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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.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.