Postdoctoral Researcher - Behavior Technology Laboratory: Health, Performance & Resilience

About Us

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is dedicated to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia through medical discovery. The Center encompasses Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, fostering both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported by multiple NIH Research Centers and involves approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows across 44 laboratories and 13 specialized core service facilities. Located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Pennington Biomedical is committed to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes.

Position Type

Other Academic

Department

LSUPBRC PopSci - Behavior Technology Lab (Tiffany Mae Stewart (00006878))

Work Location

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade

Other Academic

Job Description

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a 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. 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. Additionally, 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, including staffing and treating complex clinical cases, 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.

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 on improving health, performance, and mental resilience in the military.
• Contribute to ongoing research efforts on performance optimization strategies via health behaviors.
• Develop content and functionality for technology-based delivery of interventions.
• Assist in conducting statistical analyses of datasets.
• Prepare peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and abstracts.

Qualifications

• PhD in nutrition, psychology, exercise science, kinesiology, epidemiology, public health, or related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in behavioral health, clinical science, translational research, population health, or performance psychology.
• Experience working with or strong interest in high-performance populations, including athletes, military personnel, military families, or youth in sport settings.
• Experience conducting human subjects research, including study coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance.
• Record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other scientific dissemination activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary research and clinical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple research and clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and organizational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of ethical principles, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements related to clinical and research activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches related to mental health, psychological resilience, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, sleep, nutrition, health behaviors, and/or performance optimization.
• Proficiency with technology-enabled research or intervention platforms, including digital health tools, smartphone applications, telehealth, or electronic data capture systems.
• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis and statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, or similar platforms.

Additional Job Description

Competencies: None

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should include a 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.

Posting Date

June 8, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

July 31, 2026

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.

Contact Information

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