Medical Investigator

About Us:

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:
Medical Investigator


Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified


Department:
LSUPBRC Cores - Clinical Trials Unit (Cody VanMeter (00087651))


Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical


Pay Grade:
Professional


Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor - Research and Medical Investigator in Clinical Science.


The position will be split 50% for medical supervision and implementation of clinical trials (Medical Investigator and/or Principal Investigator) and 50% for independent biomedical research. The role of Medical Investigator
requires oversight of clinical trials, performance of safety medical reviews, participating in the development of clinical trials, and overseeing the medical aspects of clinical research projects initiated by non-physician
scientists at Pennington Biomedical.

Job Responsibilities

Research
• Develop over time your own independent and externally funded in endocrinology and metabolism (e.g., NIH grants, private foundation grants, and investigator-initiated pharmaceutical grants).
• Publish your research in high impact journals.
• Actively collaborate with other Pis at Pennington Biomedical.
• Participate in other scholarly activities including, grant reviews, participation in professional societies, and presentations at local, national, and international meetings.

Medical Investigator/Physician Role
• Provide coverage within the clinical research unit in support of active studies.
• Serve as a medical investigator on funded projects.
• Provide on-call duty for the unit in coordination with medical staff.
• Provide service time in a Pennington Biomedical medical clinic if required by the Chief Medical Officer and the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications

Education Level: MD or DO
Specific Degree: n/a
Years of Experience: 3 - 5 years
Certifications/Licenses: MD, Board Certified, ACLS, BLS

Specific Experience:

• 3-5 years post-medical residence.
• Contingent on successful licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana. Also contingent on obtaining privileges at all practice sites that will utilize your clinical services.
• Board Certification: Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a research setting-implementation of Clinical Trials for investigational drugs and/or biologics.
Board Certification: Endocrinology or Obesity Medicine

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:

As an employee of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, you will be required to familiarize yourself with and comply with the policies and procedures governing the faculty and staff of the Center and the Louisiana State University System. This includes La. R.S. 42:31 which requires that "any person hired or employed in an unclassified position....and whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to, or exceeds $100,000, shall, within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana."

Competencies:
None

Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a CV and a statement of research interest. An official transcript of highest qualifying degree is required prior to hire and not required at the time of application.


Posting Date:
August 27, 2026


Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
August 31, 2026


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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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!

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):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.