Postdoctoral Researcher

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Haam in the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University (http://haamlab.org). Dr. Haam’s laboratory is interested in understanding the neural circuit basis of memory formation using cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches. The research projects will utilize multidisciplinary approaches that combine electrophysiology, optical recordings, rodent behavior, immunostaining, and computational analysis to investigate memory circuits in the entorhinal cortex and their interactions with the hippocampal and neocortical regions. This could be a great opportunity for a researcher who has experience in in vitro recording approaches but has desire to get training on in vivo approaches, such as in vivo electrophysiology, fiber photometry, and miniature endoscopy to answer important questions in the memory consolidation mechanism during sleep. 

The candidate should hold a PhD with a solid background in neuroscience, biology, or related disciplines. 

To apply, use the LSU workday website: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0202-Life-Sciences-Building/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00052852

Any questions or informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Haam (jhaam1@lsu.edu). 

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related field with 0-10 years of post-doctoral experience.
• Solid background in neuroscience, biology, or related disciplines.

Preferred Qulifications:

Experience in vivo or in vitro electrophysiology, calcium imaging, immunostaining, or computational neuroscience

Special or physical qualifications:

• Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per University Policy Statement 18.

Special Instructions:

Please submit a CV, research statement, 3 references with addresses and email addresses. An official copy of your transcript will be needed upon hire. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2021 12:01AM (CST).

 Additional Position Information:

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

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!

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