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University of Southern California · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Research Neurology

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

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 the Department of Neurology, focusing on mechanisms of APOE4 in Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative processes, with an emphasis on molecular and cellular neuroscience.

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Responsibilities

Establish an independent, externally funded research program
Participate in collaborative projects within the department and the Center for Personalized Brain Health

Qualification

Ph.D.M.D. degreeLipid biology experienceNeuroinflammation expertisePhosphoproteomics workflowsAlzheimer’s disease modelsScientific independenceCollaborative research

Required

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related field
Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity and scientific independence

Preferred

Experience with lipid biology, Alzheimer's disease models, or neuroinflammation

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

H1B Sponsorship

University of Southern California has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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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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