Associate Professor Or Professor

Position Summary

The Neuroscience Center of Excellence in the LSU School of Medicine is seeking applicants with an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree and an established record of innovative research on neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s disease, ALS‑FTD, multiple sclerosis, stroke/vascular/Alzheimer’s dementia, traumatic brain injury, or related neurological disorders, including translational approaches. Primary academic department will be appropriate; rank and track to be determined by qualifications.

Successful candidates are expected to have a nationally recognized, competitively funded research program (NIH R01 or equivalent) and demonstrate the potential to continue that path. They will be expected to participate in graduate/medical student education and mentoring. Depending on their research focus, recruited faculty members may be jointly appointed in a clinical department. Qualified candidates will be offered support commensurate with their experience.

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with proven research experience in neurodegenerative diseases and related disorders.
• Established, nationally recognized, competitively funded research program (NIH R01 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated potential to continue developing the research program.
• Experience in graduate/medical student education and mentoring.

Preferred candidates may possess additional experience and credentials related to clinical or translational neuroscience, but these are not mandatory.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
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Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings:
LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
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