Professor of Research Physiology and Neuroscience

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 seek a candidate to work on contributing to collaborative research at Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) Neuroscience Translational Research Division (NTRD) at USC in San Diego. This position will also lead an independent research lab focused on translational basic science studies for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

The candidate should have a track record of independent research and participating in collaborative groups and projects in the field of Alzheimer's disease translational research.

During this project the candidate will be responsible for the experimental planning and execution of the project and will be working closely with the other NTRD PIs and team members and collaborators during their research time. The candidate must be able to display strong mentorship skills for junior scientists/PhD candidates and must excel at oral and written scientific communication. The candidate should be recognized for their technical and scientific leadership as demonstrated by their publication record in leading neuroscience journals.

The annual base salary range for this position is $x135,000-$160,000. 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.