Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Immunology & Respiratory Disease at Louisiana State University (LSU)

Posted: September 11, 2025
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
Institution: Louisiana State University – Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Position Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
Field: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Respiratory Medicine

🧬 Fellowship Overview

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Cormier Laboratory, specializing in Immunology and Respiratory Disease.

This fellowship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational research focused on how early-life exposures—such as allergens, pollutants, and respiratory viruses—affect immune system development and lead to adult-onset or chronic respiratory diseases.

Research in the Cormier Lab bridges basic science and clinical application, offering fellows hands-on experience in studies that have direct human health relevance, particularly in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), shock, and asthma pathogenesis.

🌿 Research Focus

The fellowship centers on exploring:

• The molecular and cellular mechanisms linking environmental exposures to respiratory disease progression.
• The role of neutrophils in the development of humoral immune responses.
• Identification of molecular targets using clinical samples from critically ill children to inform in vitro and in vivo research models.

This position provides a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment that encourages innovation and collaboration with other biomedical scientists and clinicians.

🔧 Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated competence in standard immunological and molecular biology techniques
• Experience with human cell culture and related analytical methods
• Proven ability to interpret data, troubleshoot experiments, and work independently
• Strong communication skills, creativity, and motivation for independent investigation

Preferred Experience:

• Translational research or experience working with human clinical samples
• Familiarity with respiratory or inflammatory disease models

💼 What You’ll Gain

This position offers:

• The opportunity to publish in high-impact journals
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center
• Collaborative mentorship in an innovative environment at the forefront of immunology and respiratory research
• A platform for launching an independent academic or biomedical research career

📩 Application Process

Qualified and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting the following materials to Dr. Stephania Cormier:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Biosketch
• Brief Statement of Research Interests and Experience
• Contact Information for 2–3 References

Email Applications To: stephaniacormier@lsu.edu
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

🧫 About the Pennington Biomedical Research Center

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center, part of Louisiana State University, is globally recognized for its groundbreaking research in chronic disease prevention, metabolic disorders, and immunological health. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the center fosters a collaborative research environment that connects basic, clinical, and population-based science to real-world health challenges.

Learn more about LSU Pennington Biomedical at https://www.pbrc.edu.

🌟 Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This postdoctoral fellowship is ideal for scientists passionate about immune system regulation, environmental health, and respiratory disease research. Fellows will play a central role in identifying new therapeutic targets and advancing the understanding of how early exposures shape immune health for life.

Contact:
📧 Dr. Stephania Cormier
Email: stephaniacormier@lsu.edu
🏫 Louisiana State University – Pennington Biomedical Research Center

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