What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER-SHREVEPORT?
A Postdoctoral Fellowship position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Arif Yurdagul Jr., studying the mechanisms of nutrient sensing by macrophages during the clearance of dead cells, particularly in the context of atherosclerosis progression and regression.
The Yurdagul lab, located in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at LSU Health Shreveport, has a long-standing interest in the mechanisms linking signaling pathways and cell metabolism during atherosclerosis progression and regression. In association with the LSU Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences (CCDS), the fellow will be exposed to extensive training and networking opportunities in vascular biology, immunology, metabolism, career development workshops through the local Post-Doctoral Association, and opportunities for intramural fellowships through the CCDS.
Postdoctoral Fellows interested in conducting research in the Yurdagul lab should review the current laboratory research directions and contact Dr. Yurdagul at arif.yurdagul@lsuhs.edu. Competitive compensation will be provided. Extensive research and career-development support will be provided by Dr. Yurdagul as well as the research centers. Northern Louisiana has a low cost of living, temperate climate, and extensive cultural and social amenities. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
Qualifications
The applicant must meet the following:
- Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology or related discipline and training within a selected area of specialization.
- Strong/recent basic research lab experience in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and animal physiology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven extensive experience of working with rodents.
- Strong publication record.
- A background in cardiovascular diseases is highly preferred.
Additional Position Information
PSN/PER Number: PSN 59492/PER 2218
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines and LSUHSC-S policies: base of $62,232 per year with increases according to number of years of experience.
Primary Location: Shreveport, LA
Occasional travel, M-F 8 am - 4:30 pm. Additional hours may be required (exact hours should be modified as appropriate). Lunch/breaks are dictated by workflow.
About the School
The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Retirement Plans
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.
Applicant Instructions
Send inquiries containing a cover letter, CV with a list of publications, and contact information for three references to:
Arif Yurdagul, PhD
Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
LSU Health Shreveport
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
Email: arif.yurdagul@lsuhs.edu
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,232.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,232