Professor, Infectious Diseases
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Job Description
Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate 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!
This job oversees the conduct and daily operations of a biomedical or clinical research program. Performs independent research leads multi-investigator initiatives and maintains a distinguished record of accomplishment that leads to an international or national reputation in field of study. Mentors junior and senior faculty and leads a team of investigators.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.
Education
Required - PhD biological science or related field.
Work Experience
Required 8 years of related research experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Solid understanding of biological science or related field of study.
- Advanced knowledge of the process for procuring and managing extramural research funding.
- Knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations relevant to research.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to be self-directed set priorities delegate lead a team and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Proficiency in using computers software and web-based applications.
- Deep knowledge of statistical methods research design and research methods and ability to publish research findings.
- Ability to work and teach in an inter-professional environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly and
- professionally to varying levels of individuals.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to handle diverse responsibilities and
- multiple projects at one time under strict deadlines.
- Ability to travel within state of employment.
Job Duties
- Performs independent research and leads multi-investigator initiatives.
- Performs complex technical analyses related to core competency.
- Pursues scholarly research and publication.
- Ensures results of research/scholarly work are published disseminated in high impact peer-reviewed journals and/or presented at national or international conferences or symposiums.
- Maintains funding levels to support a minimum of 50% of salary and program expenses through external grants philanthropic donations or contracts.
- Writes and submits a minimum of 1 major grant per year in order to maintain extramural funding needed to support the research program.
- Guides teaches and mentors students junior scientists (research fellows employees in research scientist role junior physician investigators) and senior faculty.
- Leads a team of investigators directs work and serves as scientific leader for the research program.
- Participates in academic service activities such as serving on national scientific advisory boards or study sections serving as an elected member officer or part of the council of national societies and/or scholarly organizations service on journal editorial boards organizing regional national and/or international research or educational meetings or other activities.
- Participates in external review of research program every 3 years.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
