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University of Southern California · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Research Physiology and Neuroscience

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$70K/yr - $116K/yr

The University of Southern California (USC) is a world-class research university located in Los Angeles. They are seeking an Assistant Professor of Research in Physiology and Neuroscience to focus on elucidating the mechanistic basis for acute ischemic stroke exacerbation and developing therapeutic strategies for it.

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Responsibilities

Focus on work to elucidate the mechanistic basic for acute ischemic stroke exacerbation
Develop safe and effective therapeutic strategies for acute ischemic stroke
Conduct extensive research training in pharmacology, specifically for in vivo animal model development, therapeutic target validation, and new-drug discovery
Utilize expertise in translational, experimental models of stroke including filament and embolic mouse models
Evaluate post-stroke sensorimotor and neurological deficit

Qualification

Research training in pharmacologyVivo animal model developmentTherapeutic target validationNew-drug discoveryTranslational experimental modelsFilament mouse modelsEmbolic mouse modelsPost-stroke evaluationNeurological deficit assessment

Required

Extensive research training in pharmacology
In vivo animal model development
Therapeutic target validation
New-drug discovery
Expertise in translational, experimental models of stroke including filament and embolic mouse models
Significant experience in evaluating post-stroke sensorimotor and neurological deficit

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.usc.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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