Postdoctoral Researcher

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Company

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral ResearcherPosition Type: Other AcademicDepartment: LSUAM Science – Chem – Bacterioferritin (Mario E Rivera (00051519))Work Location: 0240 A.R. Choppin Hall – ChemistryPay Grade: Other AcademicJob Description:The Rivera group in the Louisiana State University Department of Chemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher.Job Duties60% Carry out research aimed at understanding iron metabolism in the opportunistic pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii. Carry out research aimed at discovering small molecules for perturbing iron metabolism in bacteria and for interfering with the bacterial biofilm lifestyle10% Data collection and analysis on new project aimed at screening for molecules that can kill pathogens klebsiella pneumonie and enterobacter species.10% Assist with manuscript, report, and proposal writing, and assist with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate studentsMinimum QualificationsPhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related fieldMinimum 1 year of related experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience with bacterial biofilmsMinimum 2 years of related experienceAdditional Job Description:Special Instructions: Please provide cover letter, CV, and three professional references, including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) should be attached to your application (if available); however, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions regarding the status of your application, please contact Professor Mario Rivera at mrivera@lsu.edu.

Posting Date: May 15, 2025Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents 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!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Expected salary

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job date

Sat, 17 May 2025 07:57:10 GMT

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