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Tenure TrackAssistant Professor in Comparative Biomedical SciencePosition Type:
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Job Description:
The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS) at the LSU Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) is seeking outstanding candidates for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in the Biomedical Sciences. Preference will be given to junior investigator with outstanding high impact journal publication record in cancer biology.
The CBS department provides teaching and 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 any biomedical field 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. 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. If the candidate’s project is approved by NIH, the newly hired junior faculty member will slot into one of four full projects as a Principal Junior Investigator in our funded preclinical cancer research COBRE. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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:
- Establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program.
- Teach professional and graduate level courses and direct/supervise graduate students.
- Participate in service activities pertaining to the mission of the department, and the advancement of the profession.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, toxicology, pharmacology, or other bio-science degree with 2+ years of experience.
Degree Substitution - DVM or MD
Specific Experience - Productive postdoctoral record and high impact peer-reviewed publications in cancer biology.
Special and Physical Requirements:
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 up to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above or below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, twisting, pushing, pulling, grasping, and squatting.
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Materials Required- Curriculum Vitae
- Three research article reprints from past 3 years
- Statements of research
- Statements of teaching interests
- Statements of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion
- Contact information for at least three references.
Please direct questions to:
Dr. Joseph Francis, BVSc., MVSc., Ph. D
Search Committee Chair
Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Email: jfrancis@lsu.edu
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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!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s
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