Postdoctoral Fellow

GlycoData; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in research techniques

Support for fellowship applications

Job summary

GlycoData is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow at LSU Health Shreveport to research glycosylation's role in cell-cell communication. The position includes designing experiments in a BSL2 environment, utilizing techniques like CRISPR and flow cytometry.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities to publish research and apply for fellowships with salary adhering to NIH guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology or a related discipline.
• Strong/recent basic research lab experience in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Join a new team studying the role of glycosylation in cell-cell communication.
• Design, perform, and document experiments in a BSL2 environment.
• Disseminate research findings through conferences and publications.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform cell culture work in BSL2 environment

Proficiency with common laboratory equipment and techniques

Education

Doctoral degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology or related discipline

Tools

BSL2 mammalian cell culture

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow – LSU Health Shreveport

Location: Shreveport, LA

Posted on: June 04, 2026

Description:

The Tsui lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at LSU Health Shreveport is seeking to recruit a motivated and creative postdoc to join our new team in studying the role of glycosylation in cell‑cell communication. Multiple projects on elucidating the genetic regulatory network of glycosylation, deorphanizing human lectins, and investigating specific contributions of glycan‑lectin interactions in neurodegenerative diseases are available.

The projects will primarily use cultured cells in a BSL2 environment along with CRISPR screens, flow cytometry, microscopy, genomics, and glycomics. Researchers will be expected to design, perform, and document experiments as well as disseminate their work through conferences and published manuscripts.

The PI will provide all training as well as support in applying for extramural and intramural postdoctoral fellowships. Salary will adhere to NIH guidelines. LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform cell culture work in BSL2 environment.
• Proficiency with common laboratory equipment and techniques required.

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, or bioinformatics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in BSL2 mammalian cell culture including lentiviral vectors.
• Research experience in iPSC work, especially iPSC‑derived neuronal cell types.
• Strong publication record.
• A background in glycobiology and/or iPSC work is preferred but not required.

Additional Position Information

• PSN/PER Number: PSN 59360 / PER1876
• Salary: Commensurate with NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines and LSUHSC‑S policies.
• Primary Location: Shreveport, LA

Contact

Send inquiries containing a cover letter, CV with list of publications and contact information for 2‑3 references to

• Kimberly Tsui, PhD; Department of Microbiology and Immunology; LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport at [e-mail].