Adjunct Professor of Management and Organization

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and 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, staff, and students that make the university a great place to work.

The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate in the Neurobiology Department. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences.

Projects will involve dissecting ion channel function and contribution to physiology using a combination of patch‑clamp electrophysiology, molecular biology, imaging, and in‑vivo models. Depending on interests and background, the fellow may lead work on the following:

• Structure‑function analysis of OTOP family members and mechanisms of proton conduction and channel gating
• Contribution of OTOP channels to taste and other physiological processes using transgenic mouse models
• Discovery of modulators or inhibitors of proton channels

• PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or related field
• Strong foundation in electrophysiology (whole‑cell, excised patch, or similar) or advanced molecular biology/transgenic mouse design and testing
• Experience with heterologous expression systems, primary cells, or mouse models is a plus
• Evidence of productivity (first‑author publications, preprints)

• A supportive and data‑driven research environment with opportunity to interact with the larger USC community
• Competitive NIH‑scale salary with generous benefits and mentoring tailored toward academic or industry career paths
• A park‑like campus located near the heart of Los Angeles, and within close proximity to beautiful beaches and snow‑capped mountains

The position is grant funded. It is open now and will remain until filled.

Salary range: $70,304.00. 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.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Resume (with publications) and cover letter stating research interests and career goals required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Fixed‑term position.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.