Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior (lsu)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory.

The postdoctoral researcher will join the dynamic Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory that develops and tests innovative, technology-assisted tools and    interventions to help children, adolescents, and their families to manage their weight and be physically active. 

Dedicated funding is available for a 2-year fellowship within the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory, under the mentorship of Associate Professor Dr. Amanda Staiano. The fellow will have the opportunity to compete for intramural and extramural funding, with the potential to extend the fellowship. In addition to their own research projects, the fellow will collaborate on other ongoing projects in the laboratory.

The area of focus will be crafted based on the fellow’s interest and can utilize data being collected from the following ongoing or recently completed studies: JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.siteVIEW

• DOSE, a PCORI-funded pragmatic clinical trial comparing the reduced-intensity behavioral interventions (i.e. 13-22 hours) to the current 26-hour standard recommended for childhood obesity treatment in children with obesity from rural and minority populations.

• TEAM UP, a large PCORI-funded pragmatic clinical trial comparing enhanced standard of care vs. family-based behavioral treatment program delivered in primary care clinical settings for children with obesity.

• GamerFit, technology-mediated physical activity promotion interventions for adolescents using exergames, apps, and telehealth.

• SUNRISE and TIGER Kids, observational epidemiological studies on 24-hour movement patterns in children and adolescents, motor skills, ecological momentary assessment, global positioning system tracking, and imaging for body composition.

With Dr. Staiano’s mentorship, the postdoctoral fellow will select secondary mentors among the faculty of Pennington Biomedical and will create an Individual Development Plan tailored to their career goals and strengthening research skills. The fellow will be involved in the conduct of pediatric clinical trial research, statistical analysis, submitting research grant applications and peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, and presenting findings at scientific conferences and to the lay public and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology, epidemiology, nutritional science, public health, exercise science or a related field.

• Evidence of scientific productivity and statistical analysis skills through first-authored publications.

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

   

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should include a cover letter with curriculum vitae to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

   

Posting Date:

March 26, 2024

   

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.

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.

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Contact Information:

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