Postdoctoral Scholar

A NIH-funded 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 photometry, electrophysiology, miniature endoscopy, rodent behavior, histology, transcriptome, and computational analysis to investigate memory circuits in the entorhinal cortex and their interactions with the hippocampal and neocortical regions.

Duties include:
60% Conduct in vivo or in vitro experiments to elucidate neural circuits responsible for memory formation.

20% Perform in-depth analysis of data and conduct literature search to keep abreast of the new findings in the field.

10% Train undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.

5% Assist in grant writing.

5% Present findings during lab meetings, departmental seminars, and scientific conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Biological Sciences or related field. Specific experience of Solid background in neuroscience and biology, which includes but is not limited to electrophysiology, molecular biology, rodent behavioral testing, and computational approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in in vivo or in vitro electrophysiology, calcium imaging, transcriptome, or computational neuroscience is preferred but not required.

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!

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