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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:
Research Dietitian
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Dietitian in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory.
The Research Dietitian should have a strong interest in behavioral science, dietary assessment, and the design and delivery of mobile health interventions. The candidate will join the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory, which has a well-funded research portfolio that primarily focuses on the development and delivery of lifestyle interventions to improve health and foster effective weight management among children, adolescents, and families.
The Research Dietitian will work closely with a small team of researchers and dietitians and will participate in all aspects of clinical research conducted by the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory, including collaboration in the development and execution of research studies; collection, management, and analysis of study data; development and delivery of dietary & behavioral interventions; and creation and testing of mHealth applications including for the Greaux Healthy dissemination and implementation science projects delivered in community and clinical settings.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in the assessment of dietary and health behaviors in the laboratory and free-living conditions.
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Participate in the development and delivery of health promotion interventions, such as exercise training, dietary interventions, time-restricted eating, and weight loss treatment.
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Collaborate in the design, planning, and execution of experimental studies and clinical trials.
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Participate in creation, preparation and submission of study procedures and materials for IRB consideration.
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Facilitate development, refinement, beta testing, and validity testing of smartphone apps that are intended to quantify food intake behaviors or other health behaviors.
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Facilitate execution of studies conducted in the laboratory and community.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in health related field
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Registered Dietitian certification
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Highly motivated and organized
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Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Background or master’s degree health related field
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1 - 3 years of experience
Pennington Biomedical is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"
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Please provide cover letter, resume and (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.
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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
.
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!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely 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.
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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
.
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