ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-REVISED

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans seeks a faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates should have an established record of innovative research on neurodegenerative diseases and related neurological disorders.

A recognized presence in the field with NIH R01 or equivalent funding is desirable. They will participate in graduate/medical student education and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Established record of innovative research in neurodegenerative diseases or related neurological disorders.
• NIH R01 or equivalent funding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor graduate and medical students.
• Collaborate across departments; joint appointments in a clinical department may occur.

Education

MD

PhD

MD/PhD

Job description

The Neuroscience Center of Excellence, LSU School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Applicants must have an established record of innovative research on neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s, ALS-FTD, multiple sclerosis, stroke/vascular/ dementia, traumatic brain injury, or related neurological disorders.

Successful candidates are expected to have an established recognized presence in the field and competitively funded research (NIH R01 or equivalent for a few years).

They will be expected to participate in graduate/medical student education and mentoring.

Depending on their research focus, recruited faculty members will be jointly appointed in a clinical department.

The Neuroscience Center of Excellence, School of Medicine, LSU Health New Orleans, is home to 15 independent neuroscience teams.

The Neuroscience Center has built an outstanding environment that includes state-of-the-art technologies and advanced instrumentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required Education: MD, PhD, or MD/PHD


• Required Field of Study: Neuroscience or related field


• Type of experience required to perform the job: Qualified for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor