Postdoctoral Researcher

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAG PL2 - School of Animal Sciences (Xing Fu (00051691))

   

Work Location:

0201 Animal & Food Science Laboratory

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

Work Location: We are currently seeking extraordinary candidates for two positions outlined below.  The positions will be domiciled in the Department of Animal Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA.

Position Description:  The Postdoctoral Researcher position’s primary purpose is to conduct research in cardiac diseases, obesity, and diabetes.  This position reports to Dr. Xing Fu.  The appointment is up to 2 years and will not be renewed. Specific duties are as follows:

• Engage in research activities related to cardiac diseases and/or obesity/diabetes.

• Collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with research activities

• Laboratory management

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: Doctoral degree in a related field. General cell culture and genetically modified rodent research experience and skills. General molecular biology skills, such as realtime PCR, western blot, immunohistochemistry/immunocytochemistry, and gene knockout/knockdown and overexpression using viral or non-viral approaches. Experiences with transcriptomic, epigenomic, and genomic studies are preferred. Experiences with heart function and metabolic function analyses are also preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.  The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.  Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline: August 8, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates must apply online using the

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching file(s) containing a curriculum vita, a letter of application, official university transcripts, and two letters of reference. Questions about the online application system should be directed to the HRM Office at 225/578-0324 (Paper, faxed, or emailed application materials will not be accepted.)  In lieu of attaching the letters of reference, they may be sent directly to:

Dr. Xing Fu

LSU AgCenter School of Animal Sciences

201 AFSL Building

Baton Rouge, LA

Email: xfing@agcenter.lsu.edu 

Phone: 225-578-2121

Website: www.lsuagcenter.com 

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Posting Date:

July 25, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term