Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology

The Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. Successful applicants will be expected to develop an independent, nationally funded research program. Preference will be given to individuals with extramural funding (such as NIH K99/R00 or R01) in cancer research, but consideration also will be given to those funded in other areas complimentary to those of the department, including cardiovascular, neurovascular, or metabolic disease. Information about departmental research focus areas is available at A generous startup package and appropriate space will be offered.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in physiology or a related biomedical field from an accredited institution. Two (2) years of professional, postdoctoral experience. Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PER 2794

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these 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; Generous startup package; Dedicated laboratory space and state-of-the-art core facilities; Intramural funding opportunities.

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applicant Instructions

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Locate and click on the Apply Online button located at the bottom of the screen, enter your contact information, and upload your letter of interest, CV, future research plans, and contact information for three professional references. If you need assistance applying electronically, please telephone View phone number on us.fitly.work. Questions regarding the Department can be addressed to:

Norman R. Harris, PhD

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.