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University of South Carolina

Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank)

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank)

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (tenure-track or research-track), specializing in Brain Health. Position Overview

We seek MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical/scientific candidates whose research program focuses on neural mechanisms underlying brain health, disease prevention, and recovery, particularly projects with high translational or clinical relevance. Active clinician–scientists are especially encouraged to apply, as this position emphasizes direct clinical engagement. Successful candidates will hold privileges within the Prisma Health System—most notably at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, which also serves as USC’s primary teaching hospital in Columbia. Clinicians will be expected to participate in patient care, teaching, and mentoring within the Brain Health Network clinics and in the soon-to-open Brain Health Center, integrating research with high‐impact clinical practice. Institutional and Environmental Highlights

USC School of Medicine–Columbia

is deeply committed to excellence in research, education, and clinical care. Interdisciplinary ecosystem

across neuroscience, imaging, AI, cognitive science, mental health, public health, and rehabilitation. Collaborations

with regional hospitals, VA centers, imaging core facilities, and national brain health consortia. Supportive infrastructure : core facilities in neuroimaging, genomics, bioinformatics, CRTP programs, and strong internal funding for junior investigators. Location : Columbia, SC—a growing academic hub with regional impact, excellent quality of life, and proximity to regional clinical partners. Required Education and Experience MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent professional doctoral degree with a specialty in brain health, neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, or related field. Evidence of research productivity and the ability to secure or maintain external research funding. Preferred Qualifications Experience in basic science, neuroimaging (fMRI, PET, DTI), neuromodulation, neurorehabilitation, computational neuroscience, or AI applications in brain health. Proven success in interdisciplinary collaborations and translational research. Enthusiasm for academic teaching and leadership. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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