Neuroscience Research Associate: Aging & Neurodegeneration

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee health clinic

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans seeks a Research Associate 1, 2, or 3 to study aging, synaptic development, and neurodegeneration using Drosophila, mammalian cell culture, and mouse models.

Under the PI's guidance, you will contribute to day-to-day lab operations, perform independent and collaborative research, and mentor junior researchers including undergraduates. Strong biology background preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in neuroscience or related field required.
• Background in biology with experience in lab settings.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and mouse models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations under PI guidance.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects.
• Mentor and train junior researchers, including undergraduates.

Skills

Biological sciences

Mammalian cell culture

Mouse models

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

Drosophila

Job description

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans seeks a Research Associate 1, 2, or 3 to study aging, synaptic development, and neurodegeneration using Drosophila, mammalian cell culture, and mouse models.

Under the PI's guidance, you will contribute to day-to-day lab operations, perform independent and collaborative research, and mentor junior researchers including undergraduates. Strong biology background preferred.