Professor of Research Surgery; Cardiothoracic

Overview

The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Surgery is recruiting at the level of Professor of Research (non‑Tenure track) for a candidate who possesses a Ph.D., M.D., and/or equivalent degree in Molecular & Cell Biology with an emphasis in Cancer biology and Immunology. The successful candidate should have advanced investigative-research skills and prior research experience in Epigenetics, Epigenomics, Bioinformatics, Cancer, Lung Biology and/or Molecular Biology, including publication and/or funding records in these fields, with a strong interest in teaching and basic science research.

Work will be conducted in collaboration with an existing team of investigators on the Health Sciences Campus of USC. The successful applicant will have opportunities to develop an independent research program and submit independent and/or collaborative grant proposals as a principal investigator.

Please prepare a full application that includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3–5 professional references (including e‑mail addresses).

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.

Job REQ Posted Date 07/25/2025

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• Collaborate with an existing team of investigators on the Health Sciences Campus.
• Develop an independent research program and submit independent and/or collaborative grant proposals as a principal investigator.
• Contribute to teaching and basic science research within the department.

• Ph.D., M.D., and/or equivalent degree in Molecular & Cell Biology with emphasis in Cancer biology and Immunology.
• Strong investigative-research skills with prior research experience in Epigenetics, Epigenomics, Bioinformatics, Cancer, Lung Biology and/or Molecular Biology.
• Record of publication and/or funding in relevant fields.
• Strong interest in teaching and basic science research.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for 3–5 professional references (including e‑mail addresses)

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