Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Comparative Biomedical Science

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Comparative Biomedical Science

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSU A&M Vet Med - Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Alexander Murashov (XXXX))

Work Location:

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

Overview:

The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS) at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-trackAssistant Professor position in the biomedical sciences. Preference will be given to junior investigators with strong publications in lung biology.

The CBS department provides teaching and research training in the areas of physiology, neurosciences, cell and molecular biology, immunology, developmental biology (including tissue regeneration), anatomy, pharmacology, cancer biology, and toxicology. Advanced studies in the department lead to MS and PhD degrees in biomedical and veterinary medical sciences for both DVM and non-DVM graduate students. Graduate courses are offered in all disciplines associated with the department. Candidates with research programs in biomedical fields aligned with the department, including those with proficiency in proteomics, genomics, and/or transcriptomics, are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be provided with a competitive start-up package, access to high- performance computing, next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics, advanced flow cytometry and microscopy core facilities, metabolomics and lipidomics,mass spectrometry facility, high-quality laboratory animal facilities, including in vivo bioluminescence/fluorescence, radioisotope and CT imaging, access to Biosafety Level 3 laboratories, and modern laboratory space. The candidate may also take advantage of our Inhalation Research Facility, a multi-room complex fully equipped for examining the health effects of inhaled pollutants like particulate matter (PM), cigarette smoke, electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) aerosols, and other combustion-derived PMin both in vitro and in vivo models. LSU SVM is home to two NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in lung biology and in pre-clinical cancer research, with intramural support mechanisms for developing junior faculty. This search will give preference to a junior investigator with an outstanding track record of high impact publications with high potential for extramural funding. The junior faculty hired will have the opportunity to compete for Junior Principal Investigator positions in our currentlyfunded Center for Lung Biology and Disease COBRE. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Job Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to lead an independent research program, while contributing to the teaching and service mission of the School and University.

• 70%- Establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program.
• 20%- Teach professional and graduate level courses and direct/supervise graduate students.
• 10%- Participate in service activities pertaining to the mission of the department, and the advancement of the profession. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

●Ph.D. in biology, toxicology, physiology, pharmacology, cancer biology, orother bioscience degree

Degree Substitution - DVM or MD

●Specific Experience - AND 3+ years of experience as productive postdoctoral record and peer-reviewed publications.

Special and Physical Requirements for all ranks:

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Physical Requirements - Required to be capable of lifting upto 50 pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above or below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, twisting, pushing, pulling, grasping, and squatting.

Materials Required

• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional references
• Three research article reprints from past 3 years
• Statements of research
• Statements of teaching interests

Please direct questions to:

Dr. Tammy R. Dugas, Ph. D

Search Committee Chair

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education

Professor, Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Email: tammydugas@lsu.edu

Apply here: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/Assistant-Professor_R00122021

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