Postdoctoral Researcher - Brain Glycemia & Metabolic Control

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees