Job Details

2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher

The 2-Year Post-Doctoral Researcher will plan and conduct biomedical and pharmaceutical research in cancer research and the drug design and discovery research area. Write original research articles and reviews in pharmaceutical and biomedical research. May be required to perform some support or assistance of academic programs (e.g. teaching, lab assistance, and maintaining the lab).

Job Responsibilities:

• 50%- To plan and conduct biomedical and pharmaceutical research in drug design and discovery research, writing and editing manuscripts, posters, review articles. Laboratory management and teaching graduate and undergraduate students laboratory skills.
• 40%- Support BioMMed and Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) to manage and enhance the LBRN training platform and assist in grant writing for BiMMed and LBRN purposes.
• 10%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in related coursework in discipline/specialty area, and one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biological, Chemistry, Biomedical or Pharmaceutical Sciences; and two or more (2+) years of experience.
• Biomedical Research experience, Molecular Biology, Cell culture analytical and microscopy work. Experience with molecular biology techniques, extensive experience in Western blot is required, cell culture, protein purification, peptide synthesis and purification, in the drug discovery research area is highly desirable. Experience with analytical methods such as HPLC for purification, and microscopy work is desired. Experience in bioinformatics and computational biology is desired. Should be able to learn in vivo related work.

Physical and Special Qualifications:

The two-year postdoctoral researcher is a temporary position limited to no more than two years. Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), pushing/pulling, and lifting less than 50 pounds.

Additional Job Description:

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Seetharama Jois at ...@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

September 15, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 15, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

N

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-###-#### or email ...@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.