Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Pathology

The Division of Research in the Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology at LSU Health Shreveport (https://bit.ly/3kl4wXO) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  The faculty member will join an internationally recognized research group with close ties to the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences (https://bit.ly/34lx3qD).  Investigators within the Pathology Department and cardiovascular center focus on diverse research areas, including atherosclerotic plaque formation, peripheral artery disease, heart failure, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetes, neurovascular function/stroke, microvascular dysfunction, and redox-dependent control of cardiovascular disease.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, relevant post-doctoral experience, an outstanding publication record, and a research focus in the area of cardiovascular disease.  Successful candidates will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program addressing fundamental questions in cardiovascular biology while participating in the teaching mission of Department.  They will have access to state of the art core facilities and access to intramural research funding through the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences.  

LSU Health – Shreveport offers a competitive salary, generous start-up package, and benefits, and LSU Health – Shreveport is committed to a diverse and inclusive work and educational environment.  We highly encourage women and minority candidates to apply.  To apply, please send a C.V., a concise future research statement, and the names of three references to: A. Wayne Orr, Director of the Pathology Research Division, and Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences at wayne.orr@lsuhs.edu and ShvFacultyRecruitment@lsuhsc.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  LSUHSC – Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.