Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience

Institution:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Department:
Department of Neurosurgery – Clinical Neuroscience Research Center
Laboratory:
Dr. Xiangming Zha

Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Position Type:
Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Salary:
From USD 61,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Final date to receive applications: 27 April 2026

The Department of Neurosurgery at Tulane University School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience to join the laboratory of Dr. Xiangming Zha in the Clinical Neuroscience Research Center.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to conduct cutting-edge translational neuroscience research focused on stroke, neurovascular biology, and neuroprotection, within a highly collaborative and supportive research environment.

The successful candidate will work on projects investigating:

• Molecular signaling and neuroprotective mechanisms in neurons and/or endothelial cells
• Brain acid signaling and its role in ischemic stroke
• Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Research will involve a combination of in vitro approaches and in vivo mouse models, including surgical models relevant to cerebrovascular disease and brain injury.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research using cellular and animal models
• Perform in vivo mouse surgeries, including stroke and/or TBI models
• Apply molecular, cellular, and transcriptomic approaches to study gene regulation and signaling pathways
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and contribute to grant applications
• Actively participate in lab meetings, collaborations, and scientific discussions

• PhD (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Cerebrovascular Biology, or a related field
• Solid record of peer-reviewed scientific publications

• Experience with rodent surgical models, including:
• Mouse middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) models
• VCID-related models
• Experience with transcriptome analysis and gene regulation studies

The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team. The lab is strongly committed to career development and will:

• Provide mentorship and guidance on academic and research career progression
• Encourage and support applications for postdoctoral fellowships and external funding
• Support professional development and networking opportunities

Tulane University offers a dynamic academic environment with strong institutional support for biomedical research. New Orleans provides a unique quality of life, combining rich culture, affordability, and a growing biomedical research community.

Interested candidates should submit the following as a single PDF:

• Contact information for three research references
• Brief statement describing research interests and fit with the lab’s research program

📧 Applications should be emailed to:
xzha