Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for strongly motivated, independent, and innovative individuals to combine biology and open technologies in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include one or more of following duties: (1) independent research and process development for germplasm cryopreservation, cell cultures, reproductive physiology of aquatic species, or algae; (2) collaboration with engineers and makers to produce hardware devices for germplasm preservation; (3) close coordination for repository development with national stock centers that provide aquatic animals for biomedical research; (4) development of manuscripts and presentations to disseminate information; (5) animal husbandry of aquatic biomedical model organisms, or (6) coordination of outreach efforts for community development. Work after hours including weekends may be required periodically. Familiarity with sterile culture, microbiology, or reproductive biology is strongly preferred. Experience with CAD, 3-D printing, and open hardware is preferred including a strong desire for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Candidate must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in project management, process and chemical engineering, additive manufacturing (e.g., 3-D printing), computational analysis, integrated mechano-electrical platform development, and microfluidic chip design are required.
• Candidate must be able to lead interdisciplinary teams, collaborate in an intersectoral environment, and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with sterile culture, microbiology, or reproductive biology is strongly preferred.
• Experience with CAD, 3-D printing, and open hardware is preferred including a strong desire for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• independent research and process development for germplasm cryopreservation, cell cultures, reproductive physiology of aquatic species, or algae
• collaboration with engineers and makers to produce hardware devices for germplasm preservation
• close coordination for repository development with national stock centers that provide aquatic animals for biomedical research
• development of manuscripts and presentations to disseminate information
• animal husbandry of aquatic biomedical model organisms
• coordination of outreach efforts for community development

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree