Physician MB Pharmacology and Toxicology Full Time Academic

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveportseek candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at theAssistant Professor or Associate Professor level to serve as afaculty 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.

Qualifications:

A doctoral degree (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in pharmacology neuroscience toxicology or a related biomedical field from an accredited institution along with a minimum of two years of professional postdoctoral experience an outstanding publication record and a clear research focus in the areas mentioned above.

Application Instructions:

Please prepare the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A brief biographical sketch
• A future research statement (up to three pages)
• Names and contact information for three references

Compensation and 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

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