Assistant​/Associate​/Professor - Tenure Track

Position Details

Expiration Date

Open Until Filled

Department

MB Cellular Biology & Anatomy

Position Type

Faculty

Location

Shreveport

Description

The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy at LSU Health Shreveport invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level. We seek outstanding scientists to establish an innovative, extramurally funded research program that advances understanding of cardiac pathophysiology. PhD + relevant postdoc experience.

Our Cardiac Biology Research Group has internationally recognized strengths in fibroblast biology and fibrosis, HFrEF modeling (MI, I/R, TAC), cardio-oncology, cardio-immunology, and hiPSC-derived disease modeling. All cardiac researchers are welcome to apply, but we are particularly interested in candidates who will complement and expand our expertise in:

* Cardiac electrophysiology and calcium handling

* Sarcomere biology and force generation

* HFpEF modeling

* Translational research bridging basic and clinical science

Faculty will benefit from strong institutional support and integration with the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences, WWW.

-CCDS, which offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration in vascular biology, including atherosclerosis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, neurovascular injury/stroke, peripheral artery disease, and microvascular dysfunction.

Responsibilities include:

* Leading an innovative and sustainable research program supported by NIH R01 or equivalent funding. NIH K99 awardees are welcome to apply.

* Publishing impactful findings in high-quality journals and presenting at national/international conferences

* Teaching and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and residents

* Contributing to departmental and institutional service and fostering a collaborative scientific environment

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. The work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a PhD with relevant Postdoctoral experience and extramural NIH funding, preferably at the R01 level, but at a minimum as a K99/R00 award.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 59431/PER 1592

Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with experience and training.

Primary

Location:

Shreveport, LA (on-site)

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

* Salary is commensurate with experience and training

* Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Long-Term Disability Insurance

* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

* Flexible Spending Account

* Optional Retirement Plans

Applicant Instructions

Locate and click on the Apply Online button located at the bottom of the screen, enter your contact information and submit: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further inquiry, please contact the Department head, Dr.

Hind Lal (hind.lal). If you need assistance applying electronically, please telephone .

Apply Online

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LSU Health Shreveport has a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities.