The Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience at LSU Health Shreveport invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Under the leadership of the new chair, Dr. Jiliang Zhou, the department has entered a rapid phase of growth. Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of topics, including, but not limited to, neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, drug addiction, drug discovery for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, cancer, and space medicine.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish independent, extramurally funded research programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong record and demonstrated interest in cardiovascular pharmacology/biology, neuroscience, toxicology, addiction science/biology, or systems biology.

More details on the department’s research areas can be found at: https://www.lsuhs.edu/departments/school-of-graduate-studies/pharmacology-toxicology-and-neuroscience

Qualifications: A doctoral degree (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, or a related biomedical field from an accredited institution, along with a minimum of two years of professional postdoctoral experience, an outstanding publication record, and a clear research focus in the areas mentioned above.

LSU Health Shreveport offers: Competitive salary and benefits, a generous startup package, state-of-the-art laboratory space and core facilities, and intramural funding opportunities.

Application Instructions: Please prepare the following documents: 1. Curriculum Vitae, 2. A brief biographical sketch, 3. A future research statement (up to three pages), 4. Names and contact information for three references. Submit to: Mrs. Ty Martinez, MBA, Academic Coordinator, Email: ty.martinez@lsuhs.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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