Postdoc FellowMicrobiology/Immunology
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Weindel Lab, based in the Department of Microbiology focuses on immunology of the periphery and central nervous system (CNS), studying how disease-associated genetic variants impact immune function in the brain and periphery and predispose individuals to neurodegenerative disease and chronic inflammatory conditions. The lab is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoc) who will, under minimal supervision, lead a project investigating the predisposition of different mouse strains to neurodegeneration and mitochondrial stress. This work will require teamwork and coordination with other lab members, maintenance of accurate and timely records of experimental procedures and results and maintaining supply inventories for the laboratory.
Required Qualifications
• Terminal Degree (Ph.D. /M.D. /D.V.M., etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. focusing on Neuroscience or Immunology• Experience in rodent handling and tissue processing.• Experience in laboratory techniques such as cell culture, ELISA, immunoassays, and flow cytometry.• Experience in statistical analysis and/or big data management
