Assistant Professor of Research Physiology and Neuroscience

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private research university in California is recruiting for an Assistant Professor of Research in Physiology and Neuroscience. The successful candidate will focus on understanding acute ischemic stroke and developing therapeutic strategies. This position requires extensive research training in pharmacology and expertise in experimental stroke models. The role offers a competitive salary range of $70,000–$116,000, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Extensive research training in pharmacology.
• Expertise in translational experimental models of stroke.
• Significant experience with post-stroke sensorimotor evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Elucidate mechanistic basis for acute ischemic stroke.
• Develop safe and effective therapeutic strategies.

Skills

Research training in pharmacology

In vivo animal model development

Therapeutic target validation

New-drug discovery

Translational experimental models of stroke

Evaluation of post-stroke deficits

Education

PhD in relevant field

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.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Professor of Research in Physiology and Neuroscience at the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute. The work of this position will focus on elucidating the mechanistic basis for acute ischemic stroke exacerbation and developing safe and effective therapeutic strategies for acute ischemic stroke. The candidate needs extensive research training in pharmacology, specifically for in vivo animal model development, therapeutic target validation, and new‑drug discovery. The candidate should also have expertise in translational experimental models of stroke including filament and embolic mouse models and have significant experience evaluating post‑stroke sensorimotor and neurological deficits.

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000‑$116,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.