Professor - Tenure Track

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport•Shreveport, LA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

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.LSU_Shreveport-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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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