Research Fellow

LSUHSC - New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Buckley laboratory in the Department of Genetics. The role focuses on understanding molecular motor function through biochemical and biophysical studies, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific independence.

The successful candidate will contribute to a federally funded research program within the NSF EPSCoR CREST Center for Adaptive Nanomotor Design, using live-cell imaging and

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required with relevant biochemistry/biology background.
• Experience in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, or biophysics.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biochemical and biophysical experiments to study motor function.
• Integrate computational approaches with experimental data and image analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NSF EPSCoR CREST center.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent researcher

Collaborative teamwork

Biochemistry background

Molecular biology techniques

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

Live-cell imaging

Molecular modeling

Image analysis software

Statistical analysis

Job description

Closing Date: February 1st, 2027

Title: RESEARCH FELLOW

Employee Type: Fellows

Department: Microbiology Genetics Immunology

Campus Location: GENETICS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Rebecca Buckley in the Department of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. The laboratory is part of the NSF EPSCoR CREST Center for Adaptive Nanomotor Design, an interdisciplinary research center that integrates molecular biophysics, structural biology, computational modeling, and quantitative imaging to understand and engineer adaptive molecular machines. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, federally funded research program investigating the biochemical and biophysical mechanisms that govern molecular motor function. Our research seeks to understand how allosteric regulation, mechanical forces, and motor coordination control intracellular transport and cytoskeletal organization in normal physiology and how disruption of these processes contributes to human disease. The position offers an outstanding opportunity for scientific independence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development within a highly supportive research environment.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education: PhD or MD
• Required Field of Study: Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology or related field
• Type of experience required to perform the job: Candidates should have a strong background in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, genetics, or a related field, with cell culture and advanced fluorescence microscopy, including live-cell imaging. Experience integrating computational approaches with experimental studies such as quantitative image analysis, molecular modeling, or statistical analysis of biological data is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a productive research record, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Individuals holding or near completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent degree are eligible.

LSUHealth New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.LSUHealth New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( [e-mail] ).