Assistant Professor of Research Pediatrics Neurology -CHLA

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for a faculty investigator in the Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine. The successful candidate will establish or grow a robust research program focused on the immunology of the developing nervous system and neuroinflammatory disorders in children.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, with postdoctoral training and a track record of extramural funding or strong potential, and a

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD is required.
• Minimum two years of postdoctoral training.
• Strong track record of extramural funding or potential to develop one.
• Commitment to diversity and advancing outcomes for underrepresented groups.

Skills

Immunology research

Pediatric neuroscience

Collaborative research

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Neurologic Institute (NI), the Developmental Neuroscience and Neurogenetics Program (DNNP) and The Saban Research Institute (TSRI) at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks to hire an outstanding faculty investigator in the Division of Neurology of the Department of Pediatrics of the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC). The ideal candidate will have a major goal of establishing or growing a robust research program that focuses on the immunology of the developing nervous system and/or neuroinflammatory disorders in children. Building on the existing clinical and translational expertise, we seek a basic or translational scientist with a strong background in collaborative immunology research to join our institute.

Successful applicants will have earned a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated a track record of successful extramurally funded research or with a strong potential of developing innovative research programs that can attract sustained extramural funding. Candidates must have a strong commitment to and evidence of an explicit commitment to diversity and of advancing understanding and outcomes for underrepresented groups. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic group of investigators with neurodevelopmental research interests. Prospective faculty members can draw from an outstanding and diverse pool of graduate and MD/PhD students from KSOM and USC to grow their research program. TSRI supports research administration, training, education and professional development and a robust intramural awards program for pre- and postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, team science and second R01s. The selected candidate will also enjoy access to shared TSRI core facilities.

The Division of Neurology is part of the Neurosciences Service Line (the Neurological Institute), a key service line at CHLA. The Division of Neurology is currently undergoing rapid expansion with the development of comprehensive clinical general and sub-specialty child neurology programs as well as enhancement of its research portfolio. A brand-new integrated clinic space for the Divisions of Neurology and Neurosurgery opened in the Spring of 2021. The goal of the Neurologic Institute is to offer comprehensive and integrated neurologic services in a patient-centered environment. Neurology & Neurosurgery has been consistency ranked nationally among the top 10 programs in the US News & World Report rankings.

Applications for the position will close September 1, 2026.

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,811-$235,858.

USC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.