Postdoctoral Scholar

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Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar Position Type:
Other Academic Department: LSUAM Science
- BioS
- Neurobiology of Memory (Juhee Haam ))

Work Location:

A0603 Life Sciences Annex Pay Grade:
Other Academic

Job Description:

A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Haam in the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Posting Date:
September 1, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
December 30, 2026

Additional Position Information:
Background Check
- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• 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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Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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