Postdoctoral Researcher

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - PBS - Pulmonary Infections (Samithamby ("Jey") Jeyaseelan (00000976))

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

Performing cutting edge research studies in host response to pathogenic microbes in the lungs and extrapulmonary organs at the School of Veterinary Medicine's Lung Biology Laboratory, presenting research findings as oral and poster at national and international meetings and symposia, preparing manuscripts for publications, and managing animal colonies for experiments. Experience in viral/bacterial pathogenesis, immunolgical response to infection and flow cytimetry is preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

65% - Conduct studies to evaluate the roles of innate and adaptive immune molecules in pathogenic viral/bacterial infection and sepsis using a mouse model and human cells.

25% - Writing laboratory manuscripts.

10% - Organizing laboratory reagents for research.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. and 2 years experience in immunology and viral/bacterial pathogenesis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. and 3 or more years experience in immunology and viral/bacterial pathogenesis.

Specific Experience - Prior research experience in a university setting. Flow cytometry experience.

Special and Physical Qualifications:

Required to be capable of standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, pushing/pulling, climbing, and squatting.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

   

Posting Date:

July 26, 2024

   

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 - 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):

   

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