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Title: RESEARCH FELLOW

Employee Type: Fellows

Department: Cardiovascular Ctr Excellence 

Campus Location: Cardiovascular Ctr Excellence

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The School of Medicine at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in New Orleans is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to investigate the role of signaling factors and molecules, including the angiotensin-converting enzyme type2 (ACE2), serotonin, and the brain- derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), in linking neuroplasticity with vasculature in the adult rodent brain. The research will focus on blood pressure regulation and gene modifications that contribute to neuro-cardiovascular deregulation. Work will involve gene targeting techniques in the central nervous system (such as optogenetics, DREADD), targeting specific neuronal networks involved in inflammation, and employing state-of-the-art approaches, including cell culture, in vivo analysis and FACS.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD

Required Field of Study: Basic Science, Health Science, or Related Field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: PhD or MD

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