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Title: RESEARCH FELLOW

Employee Type: Fellows

Department: LSUNO Microbiology & Immunology 

Campus Location: Cardiovascular Ctr Excellence

Job Summary/Basic Functions

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to assist and conduct highly independent research investigating the molecular mechanisms that regulate retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) homeostasis, cellular aging, and metabolic stress responses in the context of age-related retinal degeneration. The successful candidate will lead mechanistic studies focused on serotonin receptor signaling and its role in maintaining epithelial barrier integrity, lysosomal function, antioxidant defenses, lipid homeostasis, and cellular senescence. The postdoctoral fellow will design, execute, analyze, and interpret experiments using human RPE cell models, genetic manipulation approaches, pharmacological modulation, imaging-based assays, flow cytometry, biochemical analyses, and publicly available transcriptomic datasets. The position requires a highly motivated scientist with strong training in cell biology, molecular biology, aging biology, ocular biology, or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD

Required Field of Study: Microbiology and Immunology; Cell Biology; and/or Drug Development and Evaluation, or Related Field

Type of experience required to perform the job: Strong training in cell biology, molecular biology, aging biology, ocular biology, or a 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