Job Opportunities:

Post Doctoral:

  • Four Post-doctoral Positions at the School of Medicine, Tulane University

  • Mentor: Dr. Yi-Ping Li, PhD, Dean’s Endowed Professor, School of Medicine (SOM), Department of Pathology. Email: yli81@tulane.edu

  • Four post-doctoral positions are available immediately for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative researchers in Dr. Yi-Ping Li’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology at the Tulane University School of Medicine. The stipend will be commensurate with experience according to the NIH guidelines.

  • Qualifications: Candidates should have a recent or upcoming PhD or MD/PhD degree. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications with at least one first-author paper published in high impact journals in related fields is essential. Candidates should have an excellent work ethic, initiative, time management skills, and be well-organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and collaborate with other team members. Candidates should possess strong written and oral communication skills, and strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Candidates should have research experience and a strong research background in at least one of the following areas:

    1) Genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and cell signaling

    2) Mouse models of skeletal diseases and metabolic diseases, stem cell biology, tissue regeneration, and CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing

    3) Computational biology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics, including analyses of scRNA-seq data, RNA-seq data, ChIP-seq data, and proficient in statistical and programming languages

    4) Epigenetics, transcriptional and post-transcriptional gene regulation, RNA biology and protein structure biology

    5) Aging biology, immunology, inflammation diseases and cancer immunotherapy

  • How to Apply:

    • Four positions are open immediately until filled. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) for 3 references including your Ph.D. mentor, and a letter describing your research experience and interests to Dr. Yi-Ping Li (yli81@tulane.edu).

    • Applicants should also submit a curriculum vitae, contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) for 3 references including their Ph.D. mentor, and a cover letter describing their research experience and interests at apply.interfolio.com/81678

Technician:

  • Five Technician Positions at the School of Medicine, Tulane University

  • Reports To:

    • Wei Chen, Principal Investigator.

      Email : wchen18@tulane.edu

    • Dr. Yi-Ping Li, PhD, Dean’s Endowed Professor, School of Medicine (SOM), Department of Pathology.

      Email: yli81@tulane.edu

  • Five positions are available immediately for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative researchers in Dr. Yi-Ping Li’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology at the Tulane University School of Medicine.

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  • Qualifications:

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

      • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

      • No previous research experience required

    • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

      • Ability to follow protocols with precision and accuracy

      • Knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory requirements

      • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet software for data entry and analysis.

      • Excellent written and oral communication skills

    • SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

      • Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

    • REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

      • Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

      • B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or Biological Sciences

      • 3.5 or higher GPA is preferred

  • How to Apply:

    • Five positions are open immediately until filled. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) for 3 references, and a letter describing your research experience and interests to Dr. Yi-Ping Li (yli81@tulane.edu) or Dr. Wei Chen (wchen18@tulane.edu). Applicants must also submit their applications through the online portal: https://hr.tulane.edu/job-detail/IRC20195

General Information:

About the Laboratory:
The Li lab has diverse research interests, including studying the mechanisms underlying the pathogeneses of bone diseases such as osteoporosis, and age-related diseases; innate/adaptive immune systems, and autoimmunity and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis, and osteoarthritis; tumorigenesis and cancer immunotherapy; dental, bone, and craniofacial development and related diseases; cellular signal transduction mechanisms; and epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of gene expression. The lab is funded by multiple NIH grants and housed in the state-of-the-art New Orleans BioInnovation Center with access to modern core facilities and equipment. Work in the Li lab has helped lay the foundation of modern molecular osteoclast biology including discovery of molecular mechanisms driving osteoclast bone resorption. Seminal papers in journals such as Nature Genetics, Nature Communications, Genes & Development and PNAS have described the cloning and characterization of genes critical to osteoclast function, including Cathepsin K, Atp6i, Rgs10, and Gα13. The lab has extensive experience in human disease studies using animal models. Dr. Li is committed to fostering a collaborative environment to promote creative scientific research and the career development of each lab member. Please visit the lab website for more information https://www.yi-ping-li-lab.org

About Tulane and Tulane Medical School:
One of the nation's most recognized centers for medical education, Tulane University School of Medicine (Top 40 in America) is a vibrant center for education, research and public service. Celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2009, Tulane School of Medicine is the second-oldest medical school in the Deep South and the 15th oldest medical school in the United States. Tulane School of Medicine recruits top faculty, researchers and students from around the world, and pushes the boundaries of medicine with groundbreaking medical research and surgical advances. Tulane School of Medicine remains at the forefront of modern medical innovation. Tulane School of Medicine is equipping the next generation of medical professionals with the tools to succeed in a rapidly changing world and shape the future of health care.