Faculty Positions
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None at this time.
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher (Inhalation/Immunology).
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available for investigation of the effects of combustion nanoparticles on immune system responses related to development of asthma and acceleration of atherosclerosis. Facilities for ultrastructure, flow cytometry, genomics and proteomics studies are available. Additionally, excellent analytical support is provided by the Analytical System Ultrastructure Laboratories and by LSU GeneLab. Services available from these laboratories include: GC/MS, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, spectroscopy, SEM (with EDAX), TEM, confocal, fluorescent and laser capture microscopy. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree with training in cell /molecular biology, immunology and/or toxicology. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline date is October 10, 2008 or until candidate is selected. Please send a CV (including e-mail address) and the names and addresses for three references to:
Arthur Penn, Ph.D.,
Professor
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #2010
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Postdoctoral Researchers
(Four positions/NIH funded).
Required Qualifications: (All positions) Ph.D. or equivalent; (position one) expertise in generating brain tumor model via intracranial injection; (position two) expertise in si/miRNA isolation, detection, and functional study; (position three) expertise in various chemical conjugation and HPLC purification; (position four) expertise in cell signaling and cell death. Additional Qualifications Desired: (position one) knowledge in Convection Enhanced Delivery; (position two) knowledge of immunology; (position three) experience in pharmacology and drug development; (position four) training in immunology. At present, the staff in this laboratory consists of six Graduate Students, one Postdoctoral Researcher, one Pathologist and one Senior Research Associate involved in developing gene and cell therapy for treating tumors or researching the underlying mechanism by which IL12 enhances the anti-tumor immune system. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is October 3, 2008 or until suitable candidates are selected. Please submit cover letter, resume (including e-mail address) and three references to:
Dr. Shulin Li, Ph.D.,
Professor
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #2005
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Postdoctoral Researcher. The Analytical Systems Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in GC and LC/MSn, LC/MS/MS and LC/QToF operation and research. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science or a related field. Additional Qualifications Desired: An understanding of pharmacology, toxicology and analytical quality assurance. Responsibilities: researches the analysis of hallucinogenic plant materials, drug analysis and biological fluids testing of humans and equines (as well as other species), and the development of new methods and their applications; performs proteomic analysis and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is June 16, 2008 or until candidate is selected. Submit letter of application and resume (including e-mail address) to:
Dr. Steven A. Barker
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #1156
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Postdoctoral Researcher - Revised. Investigate the role of acute and chronic pre- and postnatal exposures to environmental toxicants, including ‘second-hand’ smoke, on the development of respiratory/cardiac diseases. Extensive microscopy, pathology, analytical chemistry, and molecular biology services are available through the School of Veterinary Medicine, including all of the resources needed for ultrastructure cytometry, genomics, and proteomics studies. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in biological or biomedical sciences or MD/DVM with equivalent training or experience. Additional Qualifications Desired: Experience in molecular biology, immunology, or toxicology; existing statistical skills, prior publication history, or previous inhalation related experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills are important for collaborative efforts. Responsibilities: participates in the planning, physical implementation, and analysis of the research programs; collaborates in grant writing; develops and applies for funding of a personal research agenda. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Application deadline is September 19, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Submit C.V. (including e-mail address) and the names and addresses of three references to:
Dr. Arthur Penn
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: #024480
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Research Associate Positions
Research Associate 1 or 2. Readvertisement.Required Qualifications: (Both Levels) Bachelor’s degree in biology or a biomedical field; (RA2) additional one year of laboratory experience with skills in extraction of proteins from various tissues, one- and two-dimensional SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting. Additional Qualifications Desired: Skills in immunohistochemisty, embedding samples in paraffin, and histochemistry; experience in cryosectioning, in situ hybridization, and protein sequencing. Responsibilities: conducts protein extraction, one- and two-dimension SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and immunoblotting; collects and organizes data. All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is October 24, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Reference the Log # on application and submit, along with three contacts for reference, and resume (including e-mail address) to:
Hermann Bragulla, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #1178
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Research Associate 3. Readvertisement.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a biomedical field; two years of laboratory experience; skills in cell culture, RNA preparation, recombinant DNA (plasmid manipulation), DNA transfer/transfection techniques, gene expression techniques (RT-PCR, microarrays), Western blotting, ELISA and immunohistochemistry. Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. Additional Qualifications Desired: Master’s degree; experience in laser capture microdissection. Responsibilities: conducts cell and molecular biology research in a laboratory studying the molecular biology of tooth eruption. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is December 5, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Submit a letter of application and resume (including e-mail address) to:
Gary E. Wise, Ph.D.
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: #016710
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Research Associate 1, 2, OR 3 - Revised. Required Qualifications: (All Levels) Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, engineering, or related field; (RA 2) one year of laboratory experience; (RA 3) two years of laboratory experience. Additional Qualifications Desired: Experience in aerosol research; experience with air sampling equipment, vacuum systems, handling of laboratory samples, and related laboratory techniques; written, verbal, and computer skills. Special Requirements: Ability and willingness to lift and briefly maintain weights up to 30 lbs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assists and supports the research and investigators of the Inhalation Research Laboratory; performs basic operation, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including aerosol generation and delivery systems for inhalation studies, sample processing, data analysis and management, daily management of laboratory inventory, stocking of supplies and record keeping; participates in research problem solving/troubleshooting; conducts literature searches; helps prepare research reports. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Application deadline is September 19, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Submit C.V. (including e-mail address) and the names and addresses of three references to:
Dr. Arthur Penn
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: #023371
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: cbs@lsu.edu
Research Associate 4 or 5 (Full-time). Inhalation Research Laboratory,
Comparative Biomedical Sciences.
The Inhalation Research Laboratory of the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge has a permanent full-time opening for a Research Associate 4 OR 5. The Research Associate will be a critical regular research member of the Inhalation Research Laboratory within the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. The Research Associate will focus on collaborative applied research and development of new capabilities and methodologies. Required Qualifications: Master’s of Science degree in engineering/biomedical engineering, biological, toxicological, or biomedical sciences with one year of experience in inhalation research, OR Bachelor’s of Science degree with three years of experience involving inhalant technologies, including volatile gases and particulates. Candidate must have work authorization for employment in the United States. Additional Qualifications Desired: Collaborative applied research experience with publications; demonstrated ability to independently solve research questions, initiate change, and positively respond to constructive criticism; excellent verbal and written communication skills are important for expected collaborative efforts. Responsibilities: collaborates with the School of Veterinary Medicine faculty; provides, operates, and maintains inhalation exposure systems and supports facilities for School of Veterinary Medicine and extramural investigators; provides consultation and collaboration on grant submissions. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is August 31, 2007 or until candidate is selected. Submit CV (including e-mail address), and the names and addresses of three references to:
Dr. Arthur Penn
Comparative Biomedical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Ref: #024046
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: IRF@vetmed.lsu.edu
Graduate Student Positions
Also - Contact the department Graduate Advisor.
Several graduate assistant jobs (leading to PhD) are available in Dr. Shulin Li’s laboratory in this fall of 2008 and spring/fall in 2009. Graduate students are expected to take graduate courses, work on research projects, publish papers in high impact journals, share lab duties, and present data in the lab meetings. The research focus will be on gene delivery, gene therapy, immune gene therapy, cell therapy, tumor-targeting, vaccine, gene regulation, and the mechanism by which IL12/other effector molecules inhibit tumor growth.
Applicants should have a BS and/or MS degree in biology, immunology, cancer biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related areas. Practical laboratory experience in chemical conjugation, HPLC purification, animal handling, and immune assays etc will be preferred. Applicants should also have GRE (>1100) and TOEFL (>550) scores (for international students) that meet the requirement by the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences/School of Veterinary Medicine/Louisiana State University.
Please submit your applications in advance to sli@vetmed.lsu.edu for qualification checking to avoid wasting application fees and time.
Currently, there are 6 graduate students, one postdoctral researcher, and one senior RA in Dr. Shulin Li’s laboratory. The current study focuses on developing gene and cell therapy for treating tumors or on understanding the underlying mechanism by which IL12 enhances the anti-tumor immune system
PhD student positions are immediately available to study DNA repair mechanisms in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and possibly mammalian cells. Highly self-motivated individuals with experience in the field of yeast genetics, protein biochemistry or molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Minimum criteria for admission include >3.0 GPA out of 4.0 on the US system scale, a combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of >1100, and, for international students, a TOEFL exam score (computer version) of >213 (or >79 internet version or >550 paper version). An admitted student will receive an annual stipend of $19,000, with full tuition exemption. Please send CV and address enquiries to: Dr. Shisheng Li,
Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences,
School of Veterinary Medicine,
Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, 70803.
Phone: 225 578 9102,
Fax: 225 578 9895,
E-mail: shli@vetmed.lsu.edu.
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