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Work Location

H.P. Long Field House Pay Grade: Other Academic Job Description: College of Human Sciences &

Education

School of Kinesiology Postdoctoral Researcher-Fellowship Position The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of a full-time (3 years) Postdoctoral fellowship in the area of Exercise Immunology. We are looking for a candidate with extensive and documented experience in characterizing the impact of exercise and/or stress on human immunity.

Experience

working with populations across the healthspan and in the characterization of immune biomarkers in response to various physiological and pathological conditions is required. Previous experience of in vivo and in vitro imaging techniques, metabolic profiling, and biobank management is considered a merit. A keen interest in science and the ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team, as well as a good ability to communicate in English, is required. Emphasis will be placed on personal skills, knowledge, and abilities, as well as on documented previous work.

Job Responsibilities

40%--Conduct research on the effects of physical and psychological stressors on human immunity. Investigate the mechanistic basis of immune responses in clinical populations, competitive athletes, and tactical athletes. Study factors contributing to early morbidity and mortality among military personnel, first responders, and competitive athletes. Analyze and interpret research data using rigorous statistical methods. 25%- Contribute to the development of lifestyle interventions/programs designed to improve health outcomes in these populations. Characterize immune responses and immune biomarkers under various physiological and pathological conditions. Prepare English-language academic papers and research reports. Participate in scientific conferences, meetings, and professional presentations. 20%- Collaborate closely with faculty supervisors and other researchers. Communicate scientific findings, both verbally and in writing. Interact professionally with research participants, collaborators, and stakeholders. 10%- Engage in professional development activities, including training in new methodologies, grant writing, or emerging research technologies. 5%- Other duties as assigned Minimum

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology, Kinesiology, or a related field (A.B.D. candidates will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

with exercise testing, human and cellular phenotyping, multi-color flow cytometry, cell culture, and immunoassays techniques etc.

Experience

in statistics, data analysis, and human experimental research methods, along with prior experience writing and submitting English-language academic papers and research grants. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Applications should include a letter of application that details how the applicant’s research experience and interests meet the requirements and responsibilities of the position; a current curriculum vitae; a complete list of publications, official transcript(s) and contact information for two references. Applicants should submit materials to the HRM website. Questions about the vacant position may be directed to Dr. Spielmann (gspielmann@lsu.edu). Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: Posting Date: July 16, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 13, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

- LSU 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. Essential Position (Y/N): N LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.