The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, 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, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The USC Institute for Technology and Medical Systems (ITEMS) is a joint Keck-Viterbi initiative to bridge engineering and medicine to bring about fundamental advances in the general fields of bioengineering, electronic systems, and neuroscience. ITEMS is currently seeking exceptional candidates for the Associate Professor to join the dynamic team with a focus on design of behavioral experimentation and analysis of cognition, implantable neurotechnologies to modulate neural networks, multielectrode technologies for recording and stimulation, technologies to interrogate and modulate neural circuits underlying cognition.

The candidate’s job responsibilities and accountabilities surround the sustainability of extramurally funded research programs. A successful candidate will have experience in designing, submitting, executing, and managing his/her own proposed projects. This individual will also have a strong background in conducting research studies and possesses the abilities to translate measurements and associated data to publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, develop grant applications and deliver technical presentations at meetings within and outside of the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or relevant field;
• MD

Preferred Experience: 

• Neural interface device technology
• Neurorecording technologies
• Multielectrode arrays

• Behavioral experimentation
• Technologies to interrogate and modulate neural circuits underlying cognition

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000-$240,000.  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.

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Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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.