Research Scientist I

Job Title: Research Scientist I Job Number: 128520 Location: Covington, US Job Description The Pisu Lab at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center in Covington, Louisiana, part of Tulane School of Medicine, is seeking a Research Scientist with postdoctoral experience to join NIH-funded projects focused on host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis. The position will involve CRISPR/Cas9-based engineering of primary lung macrophages, molecular cloning, and next-generation sequencing approaches to identify host pathways required for early Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth. Candidates should have strong experience in CRISPR/Cas9, molecular cloning, and NGS-based workflows. Preferred qualifications include experience with M. tuberculosis or other mycobacteria, BSL-3 research experience or willingness to train, and experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting. This position is intended for applicants with postdoctoral experience. Recent PhD graduates should apply to our separate postdoctoral position posting. Application Deadline: 2026-05-31 #J-18808-Ljbffr