We're Hiring!

Closing date: July 11, 2026

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 Fellow to join the Department of Genetics. The position offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment with opportunities for professional development and meaningful contribution to a federally funded, interdisciplinary research program. The Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in ongoing studies focused on biochemical and biophysical mechanisms of molecular motors, contributing to a deeper understanding of motor protein regulation, ensemble coordination, and inhibitor-based dissection of motor-cytoskeletal systems.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual 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 as well as biochemical and kinetic assays to characterize enzyme function. Candidates with microcopy experience, including TIRF microscopy, are strongly desired. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a productive research record, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD or MD

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

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