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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Postdoctoral Researcher - Behavior Technology Laboratory: Health, Performance & ResiliencePosition Type:Other AcademicDepartment:LSUPBRC PopSci - Behavior Technology Lab (Tiffany Mae Stewart (00006878))Work Location:LSU - Pennington BiomedicalPay Grade:Other AcademicJob Description:

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.

Major 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.
• Competitive candidates include those who wish to pursue a career in academia and who seek to develop an independent line of research.

Required 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.
  

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.

Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions: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.Posting Date:June 8, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):July 31, 2026Additional 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.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

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.