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Title: RESEARCH FELLOW

Employee Type: Fellows

Department: LSUNO Genetics 

Campus Location:  GENETICS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The NSF EPSCoR CREST Center for Adaptive Nanomotor Design at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Department of Genetics. The Fellow will be a part of a multidisciplinary team investigating biochemical and biophysical mechanisms of kinesin motor design at the atomic, molecular, and organismal level.

We are seeking applicants with a strong background in protein biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Candidates should have extensive experience performing bacterial expression and purification of recombinant proteins using affinity and size-exclusion chromatography. Experience with enzymatic kinetic assays and/or x-ray crystallography is highly desirable. Strong candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD 

Required Field of Study: Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: PhD or MD

Preferred Discipline: Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology or related field

Additional Information About Our School/Department

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