RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2, or 3
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Closing date: October 10, 2026
Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2, or 3
Employee Type: Other Academic
Department: Center of excellence-Neuroscience
Campus Location: NEUROSCIENCE CENTER
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is accepting applications for a Research Associate 1,2 or 3! We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support and conduct research on a project entitled Elovanoids Target Synaptic Protection After Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussions). Working closely with PI, the successful candidate will investigate the effects of novel lipid mediators (LM) on synaptosomal mitochondrial function by assessing respiration, bioenergetics, and mitochondrial fission/fusion dynamics, as well as additional molecular targets.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor''s
Required Field of Study: Neuroscience or related field
Number of years required to perform the job: RA 1 - 1 year of experience; RA2 - 3 years of experience; RA3 - 5+ years of experience
Type of experience required to perform the job: Experience in a laboratory setting
Substitution: Master's degree may substitute for 3 years or a PhD may substitute for 5 years of experience
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits