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Assistant, Associate, or... Professor in Comparative Biomedical Science

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
LSUAM VetMed - School of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Shisheng Li (00008532))

Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:

The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS) at the LSU Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) in the LSU A&M Flagship campus (Baton Rouge, LA) is seeking outstanding candidates for two open-rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the biomedical sciences.

The CBS department provides teaching and training in the emphasis areas of physiology, neurosciences, cell signaling, immunology, developmental biology, anatomy, pharmacology, and toxicology. Advanced studies in the department lead to the MS and PhD degrees in 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 physiology, neurosciences, lung biology, cancer, environmental diseases, or immunology 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. Candidates will be expected to possess and further develop and maintain strong, externally-funded federal research programs, and participate in collaborative projects with other LSU departments and institutes on the campus and LSU at large. 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:Assistant Professor:
• Ph.D. in Biology, toxicology, neuroscience, pharmacology, or other bio-science degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Degree Substitution - DVM or MD
• Specific Experience - Productive postdoctoral record and peer-reviewed publications.
Associate Professor:
• Ph.D. in Biology, toxicology, neuroscience, pharmacology, or other bio-science degree with 5 years of experience.
• Degree Substitution - DVM or MD
• Specific Experience - Productive research and peer-reviewed publications, and extensive postdoctoral experience.
Professor:
• Ph.D. in Biology, toxicology, neuroscience, pharmacology, or other bio-science degree with 8 years of experience.
• Degree Substitution - DVM or MD
• Specific Experience - Productive research and peer-reviewed publications, and extensive postdoctoral experience.
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 general 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.

Please direct questions to:

Dr. Charles C. Lee

Search Committee Chair

Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Email: . @lsu.edu

Additional Special Instructions:
Materials Required:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three research article reprints from the past 3 years
• Statements of research
• Statements of teaching interests
• Contact information for at least three references (name, title, phone number, and e-mail address).
• Statements of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Date:
August 30, 2022

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

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!

Essential Position (Y/N):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
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