Postdoctoral Researcher - Brain>Adipose Tissue Interoception

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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.
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Brain>Adipose Tissue Interoception
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUPBRC Basic - Central Leptin Signaling (Heike Muenzberg-Gruening (00001316))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Central Leptin Signaling.
The applicant will work on a fully NIH funded project, using the modern toolbox of cutting-edge neuron-specific manipulation to investigate how the brain communicates with fat tissue via the sympathetic nervous tissue to regulate the sympathetic feedback hormone leptin. The project aims to understand how this brain-to-fat axis mediates dynamic adaptations of energy, glucose and fat metabolism in response to physiological challenges that are affected in many brain disorders. The position involves work with transgenic animal models, cre/loxP systems, pharmaco- and optogenetics, fiber photometry, viral tracers, neuroanatomical/histological techniques (iDISCO tissue clearing and lightsheet microscopy), metabolic measurements in temperature-controlled chambers, thermal imaging, hormone assays and analysis of peripheral tissues. The position will involve further development of present techniques and their implementation, data analysis, manuscript writing and assistance in grant writing. Qualified applicants require a Ph.D degree and experience in one or more above listed techniques is of advantage.
Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required
• Solid basic, scientific understanding is expected and experience to work in a laboratory setting
• Experience in one or more above listed techniques is of advantage
• Experience in the work with animals (e.g. surgical procedures), neuroanatomical/immunohistochemical techniques are of advantage

Questions should be directed to Dr. Heike Muenzberg (Heike.Munzberg@pbrc.edu).
Pennington Biomedical is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please provide curriculum vita and a letter of application to your online application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (not required) and official transcripts are required prior to hire.
Posting Date:
September 19, 2023
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.
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Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.