Physician - MB Pharmacology and Toxicology - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport seek candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level to serve as a faculty member in the department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience. Under the leadership of the new chair, Dr. Jiliang Zhou, the department has entered a rapid phase of growth. Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of topics, including, but not limited to, neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, drug addiction, drug discovery for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, cancer, and space medicine. Successful candidates will be expected to establish independent, extramurally funded research programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong record and demonstrated interest in cardiovascular pharmacology/biology, neuroscience, toxicology, addiction science/biology, or systems biology.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, or a related biomedical field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of professional postdoctoral experience.
• An outstanding publication record.
• A clear research focus in neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, drug addiction, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in cardiovascular pharmacology/biology.
• Experience in addiction science/biology or systems biology.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent, extramurally funded research programs.
• Engage in cutting-edge research in pharmacology, toxicology, and neuroscience.
• Contribute to the academic environment through teaching and mentoring.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree