STAFF SCIENTIST OR STAFF SCIENTIST SR.

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Cancer Center is seeking a Staff Scientist or Staff Scientist Sr. to join Dr.

Hari Koul’s team studying the molecular drivers of therapy resistance in prostate cancer, with emphasis on epigenetic regulation and translational control. The successful candidate will perform integrative molecular biology, genomic, and proteomic analyses to identify novel targets and pathways in castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD or equivalent required.
• Postdoctoral experience in a research setting is preferred.
• Strong background in epigenetics, translational control, or molecular oncology with peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on molecular mechanisms of therapy resistance in prostate cancer, focusing on epigenetic regulation and translational control.
• Integrate molecular biology, genomic and proteomic approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets and pathways in CRPC.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Closing date: December 25, 2026

Title: STAFF SCIENTIST OR STAFF SCIENTIST SR.

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: Center of excellence-Cancer

Campus Location: CANCER CENTER/SETON BLDG./2025

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The LSU Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist or Staff Scientist Sr. to join Dr. Hari Koul’s dynamic research team focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms driving therapy resistance in prostate cancer, with particular emphasis on epigenetic regulation and dysregulated protein translation. The Staff Scientist will conduct research that integrates molecular biology, genomic, and proteomic approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets and pathways involved in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
Successful candidates should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and must be able to work independently with high self-motivation. A strong background in epigenetics, translational control, or molecular oncology with proven research experience demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals are highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: PhD or equivalent

Required Field of Study: Basic Science, Health Science, or related field

Number of years required to perform the job: Staff Scientist: 0-2+ years of experience; Staff Scientist Sr.: minimum 3 years of experience

Type of experience required to perform the job: Postdoctoral experience in a research environment

Substitution: MD is acceptable with the same experience requirements at the PhD or equivalent level.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits