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Asst. Professor Biochemistry/Molecular Biology of Brain Health

Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Overview

USC is developing a unique hospital that will house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients with brain and nervous system illnesses. The center will be co-located with the new USC Health Sciences Campus. Therefore, successful candidates are expected to not only develop a cutting-edge, externally funded research program that integrates with existing brain health research at USC, but also build strong collaborations with clinicians and researchers at this newly established USC clinical neurological care and rehabilitation center. Additional responsibilities for this position include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the department, and providing service to the University, profession, and community.

Responsibilities

include developing a cutting-edge research program, collaborating with clinicians and researchers, and teaching and service commitments.

Responsibilities

Develop a cutting-edge, externally funded research program that integrates with existing brain health research at USC, and build strong collaborations with clinicians and researchers at the USC clinical neurological care and rehabilitation center.

Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the department.

Provide service to the University, profession, and community.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, chemical biology, chemistry, or a related discipline plus a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience by the start date of employment.

Possible research areas could include molecular mechanisms of stroke and ischemia injury, neurobiology, neurochemistry, neurodegenerative diseases, or neuro-oncology.

Research programs may also apply genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic techniques to understand brain health at the molecular level.

Details

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Campus: Columbia, College of Arts and Sciences, Department CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry

Hours Per Week: 40

Position Basis: 9 months; Tenure-Track/Tenured

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Number: FAC00111PO25

How to apply All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s area of expertise; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research plan (no more than five pages), with emphasis on components related to brain health and neurological disease research; (4) a one-page statement of teaching interests; and (5) the names and email addresses of three references. The search committee will contact references to obtain letters at the appropriate point in the review process. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and continue until November 30, 2025. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. F. Wayne Outten (woutten@sc.edu).

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