Asst. Professor Biochemistry​/Molecular Biology of Brain Health

Title

Asst. Professor Biochemistry/Molecular Biology of Brain Health

Columbia

CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry

Full Time

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. Successful candidates are expected to develop a cutting‑edge, externally funded research program that integrates with existing brain health research at USC, build strong collaborations with clinicians and researchers at the new clinical neurological care and rehabilitation center, teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the department, and provide service to the university, profession, and community.

• Develop a cutting‑edge, externally funded research program in brain health, integrating with existing research at USC.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers at the newly established USC clinical neurological care and rehabilitation center.
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses within the department.
• Provide service to the university, profession, and community.

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, chemical biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience by the start date of employment.
• Research experience in areas such as stroke and ischemia injury, neurobiology, neurochemistry, neurodegenerative diseases, neuro‑oncology, or related fields.
• Proficiency in genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic techniques at the molecular level.

All applicants must apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Include the following documents:

• Cover letter summarizing your area of expertise.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research plan (no more than five pages), emphasizing brain health and neurological disease research.
• One‑page statement of teaching interests.
• Names and email addresses of three references.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and continue until November 30, 2025. For inquiries, contact Dr.

F. Wayne Outten (woutten).

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.