Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at LSU Health Shreveport Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at LSU Health Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Company Description The Department of Neurology at LSU Health Shreveport invites applications for Clinician-Scientists and Scientists as full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport (LSUHS) is an academic medical center made up of the Schools of Medicine, School of Health Professions, and Graduate School. The mission of the Department of Neurology is not only to provide excellent and compassionate care for all patients with neurologic disease (Heal), and educate the future generation of medical professionals in Neurology (Teach), but also to deliver cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical research in Neurology (Discover). Role Description Under the leadership of the new Neurology Chair, Dr. Chen Lin, and Vice Chair of Research and Director of The Institute for Cerebrovascular and Neuroregeneration Research (ICNR), Dr. Quanguang Zhang, the department is undergoing rapid growth in research. Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research spanning cerebrovascular and neuroregenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, neurological and psychiatric disorders, as well as pharmacological and non-invasive therapeutic approaches. These efforts aim to elucidate disease pathogenesis and guide the development of mechanistic studies and novel therapeutic strategies for brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and sustain an independent, extramurally funded research program. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong record of scholarship and demonstrated expertise in cerebrovascular science, neurobiology, neuroscience, or neurodegenerative diseases. More information on the department's research areas can be found here: LSUHS Neurology Research -

ICNR:

https://www.lsuhs.edu/departments/school-ofmedicine/ neurology/research/institute-for-cerebrovascular-and-neuroregeneration-research. Qualifications Applicants must meet the following requirements: A doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD). A minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience for Ph.D. candidates. A solid record of publications and a clear research focus aligned with the areas listed above. An active NIH grant or equivalent national funding. Additional preferred qualifications include expertise in neurodegeneration, genetics, or electrophysiology/EEG. We offer a competitive salary, an attractive startup package, and an exceptional research environment. After submitting your application, please complete the following: Please send curriculum vitae, a statement of current interests, and the names of three references to: Chen Lin, MD, MBA Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology LSU Health Sciences Center 1501 Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71103 : chen.lin@lsuhs.edu