Research Manager

Reporting to the Center Director, general functions of the incumbent will be targeted at securing grants, implementing grant sponsored research programs, overseeing all aspects of laboratory work, managing lab personnel, writing papers, collaborating with research faculty, and teaching postdocs, graduate students and medical students that are interested in neuroscience research. The incumbent will assist both senior and junior researchers in writing papers and securing funding.

Understanding the brain and retina functions, as well as neurodegenerative diseases is a major focus of the Neuroscience Center, and the incumbent will work to ensure that we develop and maintain a robust, effective and coordinated research program in this area.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Science, Medical Technology or related field

Certifications/Licenses Required

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Ten

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Research experience in a comprehensive research program

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Master’s Degree can substitute for 2 years of required experience;
PhD can substitute for 5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Preferred Education Master's

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Neuroscience or related field

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Laboratory management in Basic Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number U01679P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 02/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Application Review Date to Begin 01/12/2026

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

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About the School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
Additional Benefits

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date?
  • A Bachelor's degree in Science, Medical Technology or related field AND ten (10) years of research experience in a comprehensive research program
  • A Master's degree AND eight (8) years of research experience in a comprehensive research program
  • A PhD AND five (5) years of research experience in a comprehensive research program
  • None of the above