What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of Research Surgery (Cardiothoracic) position at Keck School of Medicine?
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 Department of Surgery is recruiting at the level of Professor of Research (non-Tenure track) for a candidate who possess a Ph.D., M.D., and/or equivalent degree in Molecular & Cell Biology with an emphasis in Cancer biology and Immunology. In addition, candidate must possess advanced investigative-research skills, prior research experience in the fields of 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 the University of Southern California. In addition to supporting the goals of the team of investigators, the successful applicant will have opportunities to develop an independent research program and submit independent and/or collaborative grant proposals as a principal investigator.
Applicants should 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.
