Description
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.
The Saban Research Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, seeks to hire an outstanding neuroscientist at the rank of assistant professor (non-tenure track) who has experience investigating mechanisms mediating gene-environment interactions that influence structural and functional outcomes in brain circuits. A particular emphasis should be on determining the impact of genetic background on the development social and emotional behaviors. Candidate will investigate phenotypic heterogeneity using genetic reference panel animal models, and will incorporate behavioral, physiological and molecular technical strategies in their research program.
Applicants should have an outstanding record of research and scholarly accomplishments and a demonstrated capacity and desire to establish collaborations across disciplines. Those candidates with a strong interest in translational neuroscience are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research plan of no more than 2 pages, and 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted by candidate’s references.
