Assistant Professor of Research Physiology and Neuroscience

Overview

The University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Research in Physiology and Neuroscience at the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute. The work of this position will focus on work to elucidate the mechanistic basic for acute ischemic stroke exacerbation, and developing safe and effective therapeutic strategies for acute ischemic stroke.

The candidate needs extensive research training in pharmacology, specifically for in vivo animal model development, therapeutic target validation and new-drug discovery. The candidate should also have expertise in translational, experimental models of stroke including filament and embolic mouse models and have significant experience in evaluating post-stroke sensorimotor and neurological deficit.

• Lead and conduct pharmacology research using in vivo animal models to study acute ischemic stroke.
• Develop and validate therapeutic targets and contribute to new-drug discovery efforts.
• Utilize translational, experimental models of stroke (including filament and embolic mouse models) and evaluate post-stroke sensorimotor and neurological deficits.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

• Extensive research training in pharmacology, specifically for in vivo animal model development and therapeutic target validation.
• Expertise in translational, experimental models of stroke including filament and embolic mouse models.
• Significant experience in evaluating post-stroke sensorimotor and neurological deficits.

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000-$116,000. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as 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.

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• Posted Date: 07/25/2025

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