PhD student and postdoc positions in aging and age-related diseases

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, United States

About the position

The Johnson lab is recruiting highly motivated and creative Postdocs and PhD students to join our team at Louisiana State University. Our lab uses invertebrate model organisms (Drosophila and C. elegans) with a combination of genetic, biochemical, and microscopy approaches to tackle questions related to autophagy and lysosome biology, aging, degenerative diseases, and restorative effects of sleep. Our lab is currently funded by two NIH grants and can support Postdocs and PhD students for up to 4 years. To learn more about our lab, please visit https://sites01.lsu.edu/faculty/johnsona/. Or, contact Dr. Johnson directly ([Please click the Apply button for the link or address]).

Postdoc applicants:

Candidates should hold a PhD in molecular/cell biology, genetics, or related field. To apply, please email a CV, motivation letter and contact information for 3 references directly to Dr. Johnson ([Please click the Apply button for the link or address]).

PhD applicants:

Prospective graduate students can apply to LSU’s Biological Sciences Ph.D. program. Applications for Fall 2027 admission are due January 1st, and top candidates will be invited to join us for a recruitment weekend in February (virtual for international students). Students specifically interested in joining the Johnson Lab are also encouraged to directly contact Dr. Johnson. In your email, please provide a resume/CV and completed prospective graduate student questionnaire that can be found our our lab website.

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