University of Southern California · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor of Research Neurology INI
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expThe University of Southern California (USC) is a leading research university located in Los Angeles. The INI seeks a highly-qualified Assistant Professor of Research Neurology to lead innovative neuroimaging research initiatives, focusing on brain aging and Alzheimer's disease, while mentoring team members and contributing to scientific communication.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Leading large-scale multi-site initiatives in neuroimaging including multimodal MRI studies of aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Managing and coordinating team science initiatives that include image analytics
Relating clinical and neuropsychological data to brain imaging markers, especially brain tissue microstructure
Applying data and computer science methods to large-scale neuroimaging datasets
Driving innovation in neuroimaging research
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years experience with leading large-scale multi-site initiatives in neuroimaging including multimodal MRI studies of aging and Alzheimer's disease
Experience working in the neurovirology, specifically the effects of chronic HIV infection on the brain
Skilled in applying data and computer science methods to large-scale neuroimaging datasets
Experience in managing and coordinating team science initiatives that include image analytics and relating clinical and neuropsychological data to brain imaging markers, especially brain tissue microstructure
Advanced knowledge of diffusion MRI pipelines and processing, across multiple clinical and research datasets
Strong mentorship skills
Excellent oral and written scientific communication
Nationally and internationally recognized for technical and scientific leadership as demonstrated by publication record in premier medical and imaging conferences and journals
PhD degree in Neuroscience or a related field
Strong background in interdisciplinary computational neuroscience research
Rigorous training and experience in the elements of modern neuroimaging, including neurobiology, neuroanatomy, image processing, and computational modeling
Deep knowledge of the current challenges and state-of-the-art techniques for structural and microstructural brain mapping, particularly large-scale data analysis, multi-site modeling, statistics, and visualization of magnetic resonance imaging datasets
Preferred
3+ years postdoctoral training
Sound knowledge of brain-behavior relationships in clinical and non-clinical populations, particularly in older adults
Knowledge of structural and diffusion MRI techniques, big data methodologies, and multi-cohort data harmonization
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey 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
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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