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University of Southern California · 2 weeks ago

Postdoc Research Associate

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$70K/yr - $80K/yr
date1+ years exp

The University of Southern California is seeking a Research Scientist to lead research into ALS and related neurological diseases. The role involves generating in vitro models of human neurodegenerative diseases and screening drug-like compounds for potential therapeutics.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments
Analyze and interpret data
Contribute to manuscript preparation
Actively participate in lab meetings and collaborative research activities

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldResearch in neurodegenerative diseasesData analysisExperiment designManuscript preparationCollaboration skills

Required

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Less than 1 year of experience
Ability to design and execute experiments
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to contribute to manuscript preparation
Participation in lab meetings and collaborative research activities

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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (253)
2024 (239)
2023 (172)
2022 (207)
2021 (182)
2020 (195)

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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