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Research Scientist

Job in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, 91222, USA
Listing for: University of Southern California
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Data Scientist
  • Healthcare
    Data Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 117128 - 132000 USD Yearly USD 117128.00 132000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Research Scientist – Aging and Cognition

The Schaeffer Center is seeking a Research Scientist to plan, design, and execute research projects in economics of aging, cognitive and functional health, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and related neurological diseases.

Position Details

One‑year appointment with possible renewal based on progress and funding.

Hybrid work arrangement. 100% FTE, grant funded.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, design, and conduct specialized research projects independently.
  • Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.
  • Identify, research, compile, and evaluate data sources and background information.
  • Apply dynamic microsimulation data programming skills.
  • Analyze survey and claims data, provide interpretations.
  • Develop data files and research documentation.
  • Write papers and publish study results.
  • Present at academic conferences.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and/or student workers.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate.
  • 5 years of directly related research experience with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, and theories.
  • Demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and producing academic publications (first‑authored or conceptual leadership).
Compensation

Annual base salary range: $117,128 – $132,000.

Required Documents
  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV
About the Schaeffer Center

The Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics at USC conducts research on health policy and economics, focusing on aging and cognition. It partners with the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and the USC Price School of Public Policy.

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