Sobre esta vaga de Postdoctoral Scholar na Louisiana State University
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Science - BioS - Neurobiology of Memory (Juhee Haam (00068132))
Work Location:
A0603 Life Sciences Annex
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Haam in the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University (http://haamlab.org). Dr. Haam’s laboratory is interested in understanding the neural circuit basis of memory formation using cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches. The research projects will utilize multidisciplinary approaches that combine photometry, electrophysiology, miniature endoscopy, rodent behavior, histology, transcriptome, and computational analysis to investigate memory circuits in the entorhinal cortex and their interactions with the hippocampal and neocortical regions.
Duties include:
60% Conduct in vivo or in vitro experiments to elucidate neural circuits responsible for memory formation.
20% Perform in-depth analysis of data and conduct literature search to keep abreast of the new findings in the field.
10% Train undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
5% Assist in grant writing.
5% Present findings during lab meetings, departmental seminars, and scientific conferences.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Biological Sciences or related field. Specific experience of Solid background in neuroscience and biology, which includes but is not limited to electrophysiology, molecular biology, rodent behavioral testing, and computational approaches.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in in vivo or in vitro electrophysiology, calcium imaging, transcriptome, or computational neuroscience is preferred but not required.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please submit a CV, research statement, 3 references with addresses and email addresses. An official copy of your transcript will be needed upon hire. For more information, please contact Lori Bond at [email protected]
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
September 1, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
December 30, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
