Physician - MB Pharmacology and Toxicology - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Shreveport, LA

17d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 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 t o 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 the areas mentioned above

Nice To Haves

Strong record and demonstrated interest in cardiovascular pharmacology/biology, neuroscience, toxicology, addiction science/biology, or systems biology.