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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 seeks applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position to perform experiments related to the central nervous system’s contribution to blood pressure regulation and gene modifications leading to neuro-cardiovascular dysregulation. The incumbent should have a background in cardiovascular physiology or neuroscience, a strong interest in generating hypotheses and addressing research questions of high complexity. Work will include formulation and testing of hypotheses using tools spanning gene targeting in the central nervous system (optogenetics, DREADD,…), targeting of specific neuronal networks using state-of-the-art approaches, cell culture, and data analysis. Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), organoids, gene targeting strategies, autonomic regulation, and other relevant methodologies. The incumbent will be trained on the responsible conduct of research and ethics in research and will be required to participate in the departmental seminar series. In addition to the technical training, the incumbent will be mentored to write scientific manuscripts and to submit grant applications.

Research interests include the molecular and physiological roles of angiotensin converting enzyme type 2 (ACE2) in neuro-cardiovascular regulation in vivo and in vitro. CV center lab uses a combination of molecular, genetic and physiological approaches including the generation of unique transgenic and knockout models, cardiovascular and neurophysiological techniques (mouse telemetry, cardiovascular function assessment, brain microinjections, microdialysis), gene therapy tools including but not limited to siRNA and viral transfection, molecular and recombinant DNA methodology, immuno- histochemistry and biochemical methods.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD

Required Field of Study: Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Neurophysiology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: PhD

Preferred Discipline: Basic Science, Health Science, 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