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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - CBS - Neuroscience of Addiction and Stress (Ethan Anderson (00082309))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ethan Anderson in the Department of Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Louisiana State University, Veterinary Medicine. The focus of this position is to study the molecular mechanisms of substance use disorders including alcohol use disorders using rodent self-administration models. Two major projects are available depending on interest. One involves epigenetic function and alcohol use disorder. The other involves synaptic plasticity in heroin use disorder. Skills that will be learned included running behavioral assays, qPCR, PCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, stereotaxic surgery, catheter implantation surgeries, mouse colony maintenance, microscopy, dendritic spine analysis, and molecular cloning. Previous training in these areas are a plus, but are not needed to apply. The Anderson Lab is seeking highly motivated, energetic, and passionate researchers to join our team.

Job Responsibilities:

70%- Conduct molecular biology techniques, surgeries, behavioral assays, and wetlab assays. Train other students and lab members on these techniques.
20%- Autonomously and collaboratively perform processes involving experimental design and execution that result in presentations of the results in both national and international meetings. Publish and work effectively with others in a collaborative setting, present results at both internal, national, and international meetings, and ultimately publish results.
5%- Contribute to lab maintenance and housekeeping and mouse colony maintenance.
5%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in related coursework in discipline/specialty area .

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or MD equivalent; biomedical sciences or related field and 1+ years of specific experience in techniques listed above.

Special and Physical Qualifications:

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04

Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), climbing, pushing/pulling, grasping, squatting, and lifting less than 50 pounds.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Ethan Anderson at eanderson1@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

August 15, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 15, 2025

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 HR@lsu.edu. 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.