Research Assistant Professor

RTF00060PO26

Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor

Columbia

Richland

School of Medicine Columbia

SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience

Full Time

37.5

Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)

12 months

Faculty

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine seeks an outstanding candidate for a Research Assistant Professor position to work on brain health and neuroscience-related research projects. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a highly successful, collegial, and collaborative neuroscience-focused department at a Carnegie R1 research university, and preferred candidates are expected to complement department research initiatives focused on neurobiological disorders across the lifespan. The position is intended to assist the department in leveraging the significant USC investment in the newly established Brain Health Center for delivering exceptional care through clinical innovation and research powered by the latest brain imaging technology, as well as plans for South Carolina’s first comprehensive medical facility dedicated to the integrated care of patients with brain and nervous system illnesses. Preferred candidates will have at least 12 months of postdoctoral experience or the equivalent by the beginning date of employment and also show evidence of potential for scholarly productivity, potential for success in extramural research funding, potential for excellence in graduate and medical education, and translational research expertise in neuroimaging approaches and/or computational approaches. Applications should include a cover letter summarizing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans and professional goals, and contact information for three references

In association with mentors and advisory team, conduct experiments and prepare data for submission of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and for presentation at professional meetings. Develop new collaborations focused on translational studies of brain health and neurobiological disorders, including providing expertise in statistical and computational neuroscience approaches.

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Develop an independent research program in consultation with advisory team by presenting ideas, designing and performing experiments, and analyzing data. Accumulate preliminary data, prepare research grant funding proposals, and submit applications for intramural and extramural grant funding.

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Mentor students in a research laboratory setting and begin contributing to formal educational opportunities in the department focused on graduate and medical student programs.

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Develop laboratory management practices in compliance with regulatory requirements. Includes successfully submitting protocols for approved use of humans or animals in research as appropriate, maintaining compliance for laboratory safety and purchasing, and fiscal grant management.

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Work with mentoring team to identify opportunities for professional development in research, teaching and service. Develop interactions with professional societies, service with manuscript or grant reviews, and professional development in educational practices.

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Non-Essential

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04/16/2026

04/15/2027

03/30/2026

05/14/2026

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