08 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tulane University, Louisiana, United States

The neutron physics group at Tulane University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to participate in two cold neutron beam experiments: BL3, a next generation beam neutron lifetime experiment, now under construction; and parity-violating neutron spin rotation in liquid helium. Both experiments will run at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The position is based at Tulane, but will be located primarily at the experimental integration site at Indiana University (Bloomington) and will involve travel to the NCNR.

Candidate will conduct experiments involving laboratory projects to generate research data and prepare manuscripts for publication

The Tulane Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics is hiring a postdoc in bioinformatics. The main duties of the postdoc are to develop new algorithms, machine learning models, and software tools for mass spectrometry-based proteomics studies, especially top-down proteomics. The postdoc will collaborate with other researchers to apply the software tools to carry out proteomics studies of biological samples. The postdoc will also be involved in the implementation of research plans, development of research methods, and analysis of mass spectrometry data.  

Dr. Katharine Jack, Department of Anthropology at Tulane University, is recruiting a postdoctoral research assistant to join a dynamic lab focused on the behavior and ecology of wild capuchin monkeys. Current projects include a longitudinal project examining testosterone, cortisol, and male life histories, an NSF-funded study of the interplay between capuchin male dominance, behavior, morphology, and olfactory signaling, and an NIH- funded project examining the social and environmental contributions to variation in health and aging among wild capuchin monkeys. Additional information about the Santa Rosa Primate Project can be found at https://www.santarosaprimates.org/. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with strong organizational, data management, and data analysis skills.  

We currently have a postdoctoral research position open for qualified candidates who have experience in organic synthesis. We are looking for an individual who can synthesize (conduct multi-step synthesis) and then effectively analyze the function of their engineered compounds with respect to solving important problems at the interface of supramolecular chemistry with polymers/materials, or biology. Previous knowledge on the synthetic preparation of oligonucleotides or macrocyclic hosts, solution and surface characterization techniques, absorption and fluorescence spectroscopies, and molecular recognition, is a plus. Experience in mentoring undergraduate/graduate students, leading lab safety efforts, and demonstrated laboratory leadership, will be considered favorably.

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Carola Wenk’s group in the Department of Computer Science at Tulane University based in historic Uptown New Orleans. This position will be part of a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary team in the IARPA Hidden Activity Signal and Trajectory Anomaly Characterization (HAYSTAC) program. HAYSTAC aims to establish models of “normal” human movement across times, locations, and people in order to characterize what makes an activity detectable as anomalous within the expanding corpus of global human trajectory data.The postdoctoral scholar will work on trajectory modeling and mining, analyzing massive sets of movement trajectory data to 1) understand and model normal trajectories in a given urban region, 2) generate artificial trajectories that appear similar to normal trajectories, and 3) detect anomalous trajectories. The successful candidates will supervise and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate research assistants, collaborate with fellow scholars, and disseminate their work through publications and presentations. The position is initially for one year with an option for extension, subject to availability of funding.

A postdoctoral research scientist is sought for a project that will involve the synthesis of metal cluster-based materials in the Straus lab (http://www.danielstraus.com) in the department of Chemistry at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA. Inorganic and/or nanomaterials synthesis experience is required. Familiarity with thin film deposition methods, such as spin coating, is highly desired, as is experience with electronic device fabrication and characterization. Experience with optical spectroscopy would also be advantageous. Proficiency in speaking and in listening comprehension of English is essential for consideration. The annual salary for this position is $56,484. Health insurance benefits are included. The initial appointment will be for one year and may be renewed subject to mutual agreement. The ideal start date is 1/2/2024 but is negotiable.  Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.