What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at Tulane University?
Description
We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join our lab which focuses on the mitochondrial function in cerebral microcirculation and brain. The diseases we study are stroke, diabetes, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. The position primarily involves independently performing experiments (data collection and analysis), composing manuscripts for publication, as well as for presentations. Expertise in performing experiments utilizing lab animals and cell-cultures is critical. Therefore, the applicant is expected to have a background in cerebrovascular sciences.
The post-doctoral fellow will work as part of a team comprised of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate students. Proven expertise in rodent surgical techniques (including performing surgeries, handling, and monitoring rodents), and two-photon imaging are critical. Knowledge and experience of breeding and maintaining genetically engineered mice colonies are required. The postdoctoral fellow will be utilize various techniques including: administering anesthesia and analgesics to animals, blood collection, animal tissue dissection/collection, confocal microscopy imaging, and free radical measurements. Preference will be given to applicants with proven experience in research in vascular biology/physiology.
Qualifications
Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide the following materials for submission:
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .
We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join our lab which focuses on the mitochondrial function in cerebral microcirculation and brain. The diseases we study are stroke, diabetes, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. The position primarily involves independently performing experiments (data collection and analysis), composing manuscripts for publication, as well as for presentations. Expertise in performing experiments utilizing lab animals and cell-cultures is critical. Therefore, the applicant is expected to have a background in cerebrovascular sciences.
The post-doctoral fellow will work as part of a team comprised of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate students. Proven expertise in rodent surgical techniques (including performing surgeries, handling, and monitoring rodents), and two-photon imaging are critical. Knowledge and experience of breeding and maintaining genetically engineered mice colonies are required. The postdoctoral fellow will be utilize various techniques including: administering anesthesia and analgesics to animals, blood collection, animal tissue dissection/collection, confocal microscopy imaging, and free radical measurements. Preference will be given to applicants with proven experience in research in vascular biology/physiology.
Qualifications
- PhD or MD or equivalent degree with a strong background in cardiovascular biology.
- Research experience in vascular and mitochondrial biology.
- Experience in rodent surgeries.
Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide the following materials for submission:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for 3 professional references including e-mail addresses.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .
