"Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Cardiac Biology Research"

Job Details

Department of Cellular Biology & Anatomy,

LSU Health Shreveport

The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy at LSU Health Shreveport invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek outstanding scientists to establish an innovative, extramurally funded research program that advances understanding of cardiac pathophysiology.

Our Cardiac Biology Research Group has internationally recognized strengths in fibroblast biology and fibrosis, HFrEF modeling (MI, I/R, TAC), cardio-oncology, cardio-immunology, and hiPSC-derived disease modeling. All cardiac researchers are welcome to apply, but we are particularly interested in candidates who will complement and expand our expertise in:

• Cardiac electrophysiology and calcium handling
• Sarcomere biology and force generation
• HFpEF modeling
• Translational research bridging basic and clinical science

Faculty will benefit from strong institutional support and integration with the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences, WWW.LSU_Shreveport-CCDS, which offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration in vascular biology, including atherosclerosis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, neurovascular injury/stroke, peripheral artery disease, and microvascular dysfunction.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading an innovative and sustainable research program supported by NIH R01 or equivalent funding. NIH K99 awardees are welcome to apply.
• Publishing impactful findings in high-quality journals and presenting at national/international conferences
• Teaching and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and residents
• Contributing to departmental and institutional service and fostering a collaborative scientific environment

Application Process: Please submit: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statements of research and teaching interests, and (4) contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further inquiry, please contact the Department head, Dr. Hind Lal (hind.lal@lsuhs.edu).

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.