Nicolas G. Bazan

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Neuroscience Center of Excellence. The project is NIH-funded and focuses on ischemic stroke , specifically neuroprotective lipid mediators that target the penumbra in experimental ischemic stroke. The research environment is centered on brain ischemia-reperfusion injury and includes work on single-cell genomics , epigenomics , bioinformatics , and neuroprotective responses in astrocytes , microglia/monocyte-derived macrophages , and the neurovascular unit . The role also involves advanced laboratory and analytical methods such as LC-MS/MS lipidomics , MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry , Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and neurobehavioral assessments. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD in neuroscience or a related field and have 0-2 years of research experience . Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills are required, together with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The post is described as a well-funded opportunity, and the job listing notes that comprehensive employee benefits are available to eligible staff. The position is based at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in the United States. The application deadline shown in the job listing is 2026-07-27 . Interested candidates should apply through the official careers page linked in the post.