Research Fellow

Closing Date: February 1st, 2027 Title: RESEARCH FELLOW Employee Type: Fellows Department: Microbiology Genetics Immunology Campus Location: GENETICS Job Summary/Basic Functions We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Rebecca Buckley in the Department of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. The laboratory is part of the NSF EPSCoR CREST Center for Adaptive Nanomotor Design, an interdisciplinary research center that integrates molecular biophysics, structural biology, computational modeling, and quantitative imaging to understand and engineer adaptive molecular machines. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, federally funded research program investigating the biochemical and biophysical mechanisms that govern molecular motor function. Our research seeks to understand how allosteric regulation, mechanical forces, and motor coordination control intracellular transport and cytoskeletal organization in normal physiology and how disruption of these processes contributes to human disease. The position offers an outstanding opportunity for scientific independence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development within a highly supportive research environment. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: PhD or MD Required Field of Study: Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology or related field Type of experience required to perform the job: Candidates should have a strong background in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, genetics, or a related field, with cell culture and advanced fluorescence microscopy, including live-cell imaging. Experience integrating computational approaches with experimental studies such as quantitative image analysis, molecular modeling, or statistical analysis of biological data is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a productive research record, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Individuals holding or near completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent degree are eligible. LSUHealth New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.LSUHealth New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). #J-18808-Ljbffr LSUHSC - New Orleans