We're Hiring!

Closing date: October 10, 2026

Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2, or 3

Employee Type: Other Academic

Department: Center of excellence-Neuroscience 

Campus Location: NEUROSCIENCE CENTER

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is accepting applications for a Research Associate 1,2 or 3! We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support and conduct research on a project entitled Elovanoids Target Synaptic Protection After Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussions). Working closely with PI, the successful candidate will investigate the effects of novel lipid mediators (LM) on synaptosomal mitochondrial function by assessing respiration, bioenergetics, and mitochondrial fission/fusion dynamics, as well as additional molecular targets.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Field of Study: Neuroscience or related field

Number of years required to perform the job: RA 1 - 1 year of experience; RA2 - 3 years of experience; RA3 - 5+ years of experience

Type of experience required to perform the job: Experience in a laboratory setting

Substitution: Master’s degree may substitute for 3 years or a PhD may substitute for 5 years of experience

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits