Assistant Professor of Research Neurology
Listed on 2025-11-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Neurology, Health Science, Medical Education
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.
Assistant Professor (Research Track) – Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
The Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Assistant Professor (Research) position focused on mechanisms of APOE4 in Alzheimer’s disease and related neuro‑degenerative processes.
The successful candidate will join an active and collaborative research environment dedicated to understanding lipid metabolism, neuroinflammation, and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. The position emphasizes molecular and cellular neuroscience, including but not limited to:
- Phosphoproteomics and lipidomics workflows
- Neuroinflammatory signaling (e.g., cPLA2 pathways)
- Primary neuron, astrocyte, and microglia cultures
- Integration of single‑cell and molecular data to link mechanisms to phenotype
The candidate is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program and to participate in collaborative projects within the department and the Center for Personalized Brain Health.
Qualifications:- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related field
- Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity and scientific independence
- Experience with lipid biology, Alzheimer’s disease models, or neuroinflammation is preferred
Apply here
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Hussein Yassine, M.D.
Professor of Neurology and Physiology & Neuroscience
Director, Center for Personalized Brain Health
Keck School of Medicine of USC
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