What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR position at LSUHSC?
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Faculty
- Medicine
Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Employee Type: Faculty
Department: Cardiovascular Ctr Excellence (NO1497700)
Campus Location: 449920000 - Cardiovascular Ctr Excellence
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Candidates should have an active extramurally-funded grant, the desire to participate in collaborative research projects related to cardiovascular research and teaching ability. Exceptional unfunded applicants will also be considered. Expertise in all areas of cardiovascular research will be considered, but special consideration will be given to those that complement the existing collaborative research strengths of the Center which include Heart Failure, Hypertension and Autonomic Regulation.
The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence and LSUHSC-NO School of Medicine provide investigators with a scientific environment conducive to research success, with state-of-the-art Core Laboratories including Proteomics, Imaging, Cardiovascular Function, RNA and DNA Sequencing, Flow Cytometry, and Animal Care facilities. Opportunities are available for interaction with other Centers of Excellence in Neuroscience, Alcohol Research and Cancer. Anticipated duties and responsibilities will include sustaining an exceptional research program, mentoring of graduate students/post-doctoral fellows, and participating in the broad health sciences teaching activities of the Center. The institution offers competitive start-up packages and salaries.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: PhD or MD
Required Field of Study: Basic Science, Health Science, or Related Field
Preferred Education: PhD or MD
Preferred Discipline: Basic Science, Health Science, or Related Field
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits