Faculty and Student Opportunities:
Assistant Professor-Research
The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should have an active extramurally-funded grant, the desire to participate in collaborative research projects related to cardiovascular research and teaching ability. Exceptional unfunded applicants will also be considered. Expertise in all areas of cardiovascular research will be considered, but special consideration will be given to those that complement the existing collaborative research strengths of the Center which include Heart Failure, Hypertension and Autonomic Regulation.
The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence and LSUHSCNO School of Medicine provide investigators
with a scientific environment conducive to research success, with state-of-the-art
Core Laboratories including Proteomics, Imaging, Cardiovascular RNA and DNA Sequencing,
Flow Cytometry, and Animal Care facilities. Opportunities are available for interaction
with other Centers of Excellence in Neuroscience, Alcohol Research and Cancer. Anticipated
duties and responsibilities will include mentoring graduate students/postdoctoral
fellows, sustaining an exceptional research program, and participating in the broad
health sciences teaching activities of the Center. The institution offers competitive
startup packages and salaries.
Please visit the link below for more information and to apply:
Assistant Professor Application Webpage
Research Associate 1 or 2
The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking a mature, highly organized, and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Research Associate 1 or Research Associate 2.
Functioning independently, the successful candidate will participate in basic research studies and perform experiments in the field of cardiac metabolism. We are particularly interested in individuals with animal research experience, lab managerial experience, and a background in neuroscience or cardiovascular-related fields. Specific duties include the maintenance of inventory databases, conducting surgical procedures and in vitro assays, collection, analysis, and reporting of research data. RA1 Functioning somewhat independently, incumbent assists with and conducts laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines; keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within area of research; collects, prepares, and analyzes specimens (or animal subjects); evaluates results of ( or response to) process; summarizes data; may provide supervision and guidance to junior level technicians RA2 Functions more independently and work is more complex and specialized. Often responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of the laboratory. Assists Principal Investigator with summarization, analysis, and organization of data for publication; may assist with the preparation of grant application; assists and/or teaches graduate students and others rotating through the lab; often responsible for supervision and training of junior research personnel.
Please visit the link below for more information and to apply:
Research Associate Application Webpage
Graduate Students
Positions are available immediately for graduate students in the following labs:
LSUHSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer for females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.