Assistant/Associate Professor and Medical Investigator

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent biomedical research in endocrinology and metabolism, aiming for external funding (NIH, private foundations) and publication in high-impact journals.
• Provide medical supervision and implementation for clinical trials, including safety medical reviews and trial development.
• Provide clinical coverage within the research unit and participate in on-call duties.
• Collaborate with other Principal Investigators and participate in professional societies and scholarly activities.
• Perform service time in a Pennington Biomedical medical clinic as required.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• 3-5 years of experience post-medical residence.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Valid ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Ability to obtain Louisiana medical licensure and clinical privileges.
• Strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research setting involving the implementation of clinical trials for investigational drugs or biologics.
• Board Certification in Endocrinology or Obesity Medicine.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts.
• Various leave options and paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits and employee discounts.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions and training/development opportunities.

About the Company

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned academic research institute. Located on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, the Center conducts basic, clinical, and population research focused on understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.