Research Professor needed in New Orleans

The Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Allergy/Immunology consists of 14 faculty members and hosts an ACGME-accredited training program for 14 pulmonary and critical care fellows. The successful candidate will enjoy collaborative and productive interaction within the Section. LSUHSC offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Research support and infrastructure are outstanding. All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence

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Position Summary:

The Department of Medicine – Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Allergy/Immunology at The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of Medicine in New Orleans is seeking an outstanding research scientist to join our clinical section at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor The ideal candidate will have:

1) extensive knowledge of pulmonary pathobiology, immunology, or epidemiology

2) a proven record of successful research mentorship and

3) significant and current independent research funding within the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine.

The successful applicant will be appointed to the Ernest N. Morial Asthma, Allergy, and Respiratory Disease Center Endowed Chair. The holder of this Chair will be responsible for advancing the understanding of pulmonary or critical care medicine.

Applicants with research expertise in populations which have experienced significant health disparities are particularly welcomed.

The applicant’s research background may be in basic, translational, clinical, or implementation science. Specific areas of interest to current division faculty include asthma, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis & non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and critical care, although candidates with a productive research effort in a pulmonary / critical care focus are strongly encouraged to apply.

A significant component of the position will include mentoring fellows and junior faculty members. successful research endeavors.

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Job Title: Med-Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine

Location: New Orleans, LA

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and lead a research program focused on pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine, or related areas such as acute respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, COPD, or lung cancer.

· Conduct and publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

· Teach and mentor junior pulmonary and critical care faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and research trainees.

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, physicians, and health professionals to advance pulmonary and critical care research.

· Participate in and contribute to departmental and divisional quality improvement, educational, and clinical initiatives.

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Qualifications:

· MD, PhD, or MD/PhD.

· Strong commitment to research, education, and clinical care in an academic setting.

· Demonstrated research experience with a track record of publications in pulmonary and critical care fields.

· A history of obtaining and currently possessing significant extramural funding (NIH, foundation grant)

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Preferred Qualifications:

· A record of independent research funding or clear potential to secure funding within the first 3-5 years.

· For physician applicants, fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with a focus on research.

· Experience in medical education and mentoring, with a commitment to fostering a research-oriented environment.