Postdoctoral Fellow

Expiration Date

Open Until Filled

Department

MC Pathology

Position Type

Post-Doc

Location

Shreveport

Description

The Molecular Cardiovascular Laboratory in the Department of Pathology at LSU Health Science Center, Shreveport, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar. The successful candidate will join an NIH-funded project (PI, Dr. Md. Shenuarin Bhuiyan) to investigate the role of mitochondria in the development and progression of heart failure. The project involves, but is not limited to, studying cardiac biology, mitochondrial functions, autophagy, and heart failure. The project uses primary cultured cells, mouse models, mitochondrial functional assays, and metabolomics. Experience in cell culture and handling rodents is required. The job involves designing and conducting research projects, presenting at national/international conferences, and writing manuscripts. The PI will closely work with the successful candidate for training in all of these aspects, and the candidate will be encouraged to apply for independent postdoctoral fellowship grants. Salary will adhere to NIH salary guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology or a related discipline and training within a selected area of specialization.
• Strong/recent basic research lab experience in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and animal physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven extensive experience of working with rodents.
• Strong publication record.
• A background in cardiovascular biology and/or cell biology is highly preferred but not required.

Additional Position Information

• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with common laboratory equipment and techniques required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Motivation to develop an independent research project in addition to the assigned projects.

Applicant Instructions

Send inquiries containing a cover letter, CV with list of publications and contact information for three references to

Md. Shenuarin Bhuiyan, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

BRI F6-20/33, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport LA 71103

Phone: 318-675-3369 Fax: 318-675-8144

Email: shenu.bhuiyan@lsuhs.edu

Md. Shenuarin Bhuiyan Lab - LSU Health Shreveport (lsuhs.edu)