Assistant/Associate Professor 
Gene Therapy Program 
LSU Health Sciences Center 

Applications are invited for open rank tenure track positions in the Gene Therapy Program at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. The positions would particularly suit individuals with interest in gene delivery and/or vaccination for modulation or prophylaxis of infectious or neoplastic disease, and studies of underlying host responses. These are areas of current strength within the Program. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong track record in translational research and who will develop first-rate research programs in one or more of these areas. Current external funding held by Program members exceeds $23 million, mostly from the National Institutes of Health, and includes Federal and State P01 awards. The Program was founded in 2000 and is a key partner both in the Louisiana Gene Therapy Research Consortium (LGTRC) and the Louisiana Vaccine Center that was recently established with $5.5M of State funding. 

The facilities and start-up support provided by the Program are excellent. The Program is located in the Clinical Sciences Research Building at LSUHSC and has developed strong interdisciplinary research programs with the adjacent Stanley Scott Cancer Center and a variety of basic science and clinical Departments. The Program currently funds state of the art core facilities in morphology & imaging, genomics and vector development, and oversees a BSL-3 bio-containment facility.   First class immunology and proteomics cores are available. Program members will also have direct access to wet lab space in the New Orleans BioInnovation Center and a Good Manufacturing Practice lab currently under construction that will facilitate the development of clinical trials arising from Program research. 

Applicants must hold a PhD and/or an MD degree and should send an email including CV and the names and contact information (email addresses) of three individuals that can serve as references to: genetherapy@lsuhsc.edu   LSUHSC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.