Assistant Professor

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University’s Department of Physiology is seeking an Assistant Professor to enhance its expertise in preclinical and translational physiology. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background with a Ph.D. or M.D. and significant collaboration capabilities. The position emphasizes cutting-edge research in drug discovery and metabolic diseases, offering a vibrant academic environment with ongoing evaluation of applications.

Qualifications

• Exceptional scholarly success in biomedical research is required.
• Demonstrated sustained grant or equivalent support for mid-career or senior rank.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cardiovascular and renal physiology, neuroscience, and metabolic diseases.
• Integrate with researchers and physician scientists to solve biomedical problems.

Skills

Collaboration

Research Innovation

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Job description

Assistant Professor

Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Open Date:
Feb 10, 2023
Description:

The Department of Physiology seeks to expand its strengths in preclinical and translational physiology in cardiovascular and renal physiology, neuroscience, and metabolic diseases. Candidates will use whole-animal physiology, electrophysiology, and/or molecular and genetic tools to solve important biomedical problems in drug discovery, signaling, metabolism, and sex differences. Applicants must be highly collaborative and integrate well with a growing number of researchers and physician scientists.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and must have demonstrated exceptional scholarly success in your field. Demonstration of sustained grant or equivalent support is required for appointments at a mid-career or senior rank.

Application Instructions:

Please apply using Interfolio link. Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter, CV, Statement of research interest, and contact information of three references for review by the search Committee. You may not load additional materials. Initial review of applications will begin April 3, 2023. Please have all materials submitted prior to this time if you would like to be included in the first review. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Amelia Chaisson ([e-mail]). For further information about the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Andrea Zsombok ([e-mail]) or the Chair of the Department of Physiology, Dr. Heddwen Brooks ([e-mail]).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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