Academic/Faculty/Research Physician
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University
Health Sciences Center- Shreveport seek candidates for a full-time,
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or
Associate Professor level t o serve as a faculty member in the
department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience. 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.
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. Application Instructions: Please prepare the
following documents: Curriculum Vitae A brief biographical sketch A
future research statement (up to three pages) Names and contact
information for three references Compensation and Benefits: Salary
is commensurate with experience and training Generous Health,
Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability
Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible
Spending Account Optional Retirement Plans
Keywords: Ochsner Health, Bossier City , Academic/Faculty/Research Physician, Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
