Associate Professor Or Professor - Villere Endowed Chair

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Qualified applicants with substantial record of scientific achievement should send their curriculum vitae, a summary of research plans & teaching statement (to be uploaded in portfolio section) and the names of at least three references.

Rank/

Title:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR - VILLERE ENDOWED CHAIR

Position Number:

Location Code:  OPHTHALMOLOGY - Lions/LSU Eye Center

Location-City: New Orleans

School/Division: MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department: Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA is accepting applications for an established, senior researcher in retinal disease, preferably retinitis pigmentosa. Candidates will be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track. The position requires an MD (or its equivalent), PhD or both. The faculty position is associated with an endowed chair, which is designated to enhance the scholarly productivity of the incumbent.

Candidates must have an established track record of federal funding for their research program in retinal disease. The ideal incumbent must demonstrate recognized scholarly experience as evidenced by academic accomplishments, publications, service on national study sections, and service on editorial boards.

Candidates should have demonstrated ability in developing translational research from basic scientific observations to clinical trials or clinically relevant research. The incumbent will be appointed to the Ophthalmology Department; secondary academic appointments in a basic science department or center will be considered to enhance the potential for scientific collaborations. Anticipated duties and responsibilities will include sustaining an exceptional research program, mentoring of graduate students/postdoctoral fellows, and participating in departmental and graduate and undergraduate teaching programs.

Clinicians will also be expected to participate in care of patients and in our educational programs for students and residents and fellows.

The institution offers competitive start-up packages and salaries.

Required

Education:

MD (or equivalent), PhD, or MD/PhD

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

Clinicians must be licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana before hire date.

Posting Number: F00082P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA).

LSUHSC
-NO School of Medicine has a strong history of collaborative research programs and a state-of-the-art infrastructure to support investigation, including core laboratories in genomics, proteomics, imaging, and flow cytometry. Collaborative opportunities are also available with the Alcohol Research Center and Centers of Excellence in Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Cancer, Cardiovascular Biology, and Oral Biology.