Assistant Professor (Research-Track)

The Department of Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine is currently recruiting for a research-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Areas of preferred expertise include but are not limited to Vascular Biology, Metabolomics, and Neuroscience.  This position is expected to maintain an independent research program in their area of expertise, get the laboratory up and running; hire experienced staff, and generate data towards publishing papers as a senior author; the position requires the writing of manuscripts, the submission of progress reports to funding agencies, and maintenance of laboratory records.  In addition, the goal for this position is to acquire extramural sources and expand collaboration with departmental colleagues.  The candidate will be involved in teaching graduate and medical students. This position is required to provide service to the department and university by serving on committees and in other capacities as needed.  Additionally, it is expected, that the successful candidate will perform all functions related to their ongoing studies including supervising students and laboratory technicians. 

The requirements for this position include having either a Ph.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.O. degree, or equivalent; 3-4 years of postdoctoral research experience; a distinguished record of scholarly activity, and the ability to participate in departmental teaching. Attention will be given to applicants whose areas of research complement and strengthen existing research areas within the Department and the wider School of Medicine. Preference will be given to applicants with NIH or existing external funding.