ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR - VILLERE ENDOWED CHAIR

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans seeks an established senior researcher in retinal disease, preferably focusing on retinitis pigmentosa. The candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track and join the Ophthalmology Department.

The position requires an MD (or equivalent), PhD or both, and includes an endowed chair to promote scholarly productivity. A demonstrated federal funding record and a strong publication and editorial service background

Qualifications

• Requires MD (or equivalent), PhD, or MD/PhD.
• Clinicians must be licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Sustain an exceptional research program in retinal disease.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participate in departmental, graduate, and undergraduate teaching programs.
• Contribute to patient care and clinical education for students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Federal funding

Translational research

Mentoring

Scholarly publications

Editorial boards

Education

MD/PhD

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA is accepting applications for an established, senior researcher in retinal disease, preferably retinitis pigmentosa.

Candidates will be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track.

The position requires an MD (or its equivalent), PhD or both.

The faculty position is associated with an endowed chair, which is designated to enhance the scholarly productivity of the incumbent.

Candidates must have an established track record of federal funding for their research program in retinal disease.

The ideal incumbent must demonstrate recognized scholarly experience as evidenced by academic accomplishments, publications, service on national study sections, and service on editorial boards.

Candidates should have demonstrated ability in developing translational research from basic scientific observations to clinical trials or clinically relevant research.

The incumbent will be appointed to Ophthalmology Department; secondary academic appointments in a basic science department or center will be considered to enhance the potential for scientific collaborations.

Anticipated duties and responsibilities will include sustaining an exceptional research program, mentoring of graduate students/postdoctoral fellows, and participating in departmental and graduate and undergraduate teaching programs.

Clinicians will also be expected to participate in care of patients and in our educational programs for students and residents and fellows.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: MD (or equivalent), PhD, or MD/PhD

Certifications or Licenses Required: Clinicians must be licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana before hire date