Postdoctoral positions for Mechanisms of Heart Failure Research

Job Details

Multiple fully funded Postdoctoral research positions are available in Dr. Hind Lal’s Lab at the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS), USA. The applicant will be involved in studies of myocardial disease mechanisms in various preclinical heart failure models. These include surgical models like myocardial infarction (MI), pressure load (TAC), ischemia and reperfusion injury (I/R), and cancer therapeutics-induced cardiac dysfunction (cardio-oncology). Crosstalk of the immune system (inflammation) and cardiac fibroblast (myocardial fibrosis) is also a major research interest of the lab. To have a flavor of our research, applicants are referred to recent publications from our lab PMIDs: 36625265, 36052698, 33965510, 31581792, 30847418, 41073563.

The lab employs various techniques, including noninvasive echocardiographic assessment of cardiac function, genetically modified transgenic and knockout mouse models, surgical models of heart failure, cardiac cell isolation, flow cytometry, and various other molecular techniques. Prior experience in CVD research, FACS techniques and data analysis, mouse genetics, animal handling, and bioinformatics, would be a distinct advantage. Highly motivated individuals who wish to develop careers in academia are encouraged to apply. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who would like to prepare himself/herself for a solid scientific career in cardiac disease research. Contingent upon performance, the lab will encourage the applicant to apply for independent fellowship and, subsequently career transition grant as his/her career progresses.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field with no more than 2-3 years of postdoctoral training. We strongly encourage new PhD awardees to apply. The candidate should be independent, self-motivated, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work cooperatively on a research team is a must. It will be essential for the applicant to participate in the planning and execution of experiments, data analysis & interpretation, preparing manuscripts and posters, presenting at national meetings, and applying for fellowships and grants. LSUS offers a dynamic multi-disciplinary research environment with access to the LSUS modern state-of-the-art research facilities equipped with world-class core services.

Applicants should send a cover letter with a description of past research experience, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Hind Lal, E-mail: hind.lal@lsuhs.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.