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.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Behavior Technology Laboratory: Health, Performance & Resilience
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Behavior Technology Laboratory: Health, Performance & Resilience.
The successful candidate will join the Behavior Technology Laboratory: Health, Performance & Resilience, which develops and evaluates evidence-based behavioral interventions and technology-enabled solutions designed to enhance health, performance, and resilience in high-performance populations. The laboratory's work spans prevention, assessment, and treatment, with a particular focus on NCAA athletes, elite athletes, U.S. Military Soldiers, military families, and youth participating in sport.
Research areas include psychological resilience, mental health, body image, disordered eating and eating disorders, performance under pressure, sleep, nutrition, and health behaviors that support long-term well-being and performance. The laboratory integrates clinical science, population health, and technology development to translate research into scalable tools and interventions delivered through smartphone applications, digital platforms, athletic systems, military settings, schools, and healthcare environments. In addition to community- and field-based research, the laboratory provides clinical services for athletes and individuals experiencing body image concerns, disordered eating, eating disorders, and related mental health challenges. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in all aspects of clinical, translational, and population science research.
Responsibilities may include staffing and treating complex clinical cases involving body image disturbance, disordered eating, eating disorders, and mental health concerns; developing and evaluating technology-based interventions; designing and implementing research studies; managing study operations; conducting data analysis; and disseminating findings through scientific presentations and publications.
Candidates with experience or strong interest in the prevention and treatment of body image disturbance, disordered eating, eating disorders, athlete mental health, psychological resilience, performance psychology, and/or military behavioral health are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be excited to contribute to innovative research that advances health, performance, and resilience in athletes, Soldiers, and other high-performing populations.
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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.
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Interested candidates should include cover letter, 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.
June 8, 2026
July 31, 2026
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
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.
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu
