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Title: RESEARCH FELLOW

Employee Type: Fellows

Department: Microbiology Genetics Immunology

Campus Location: GENETICS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The NSF EPSCoR-funded Center for Nanomotor Development at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The position is part of a multidisciplinary CREST Phase I program investigating molecular motor (e.g. kinesin) biology and specific to the focus of my lab - their roles in neuronal structure and function.

The fellow will lead projects involving either neuronal electrophysiology or neuronal morphology imaging to study how kinesin modulation can contribute to cortical circuit organization and plasticity. Approaches will include neural electrical recordings (whole cell or multi-electrode array), and/or fluorescence microscopy and digital reconstruction of neuronal structure.

General laboratory responsibilities include tissue processing, solution preparation, and maintenance of electrophysiology and imaging equipment. The fellow will work in collaboration with other investigators within the Center to integrate physiological and structural findings across subprojects.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD or MD

Required Field of Study: Neuroscience, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a 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