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University of Southern California
Assistant Professor of Physiology, Neuroscience and Neurology (Tenure)
Onsite
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Entry
November 03, 2025
Neurology, Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
The role is for a full-time Behavioral Neurologist pursuing an academic career as a physician-scientist. It is tailored for approximately 50% research and 50% clinical effort, with a focus on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD).
Key Responsibilities
- • pursuing an academic career as a physician-scientist
- • approximately 50% research and 50% clinical effort
Required
- • board certified in neurology
- • fellowship trained in behavioral neurology with a focus on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD)
- • demonstrated a track record in clinical or translational research
- • active licensure in California
- • strong behavioral neurology skills
- • interest in pursuing an independently funded, academic research career
Benefits & Perks
- • competitive salary
- • excellent university benefits
- • an academic appointment at the USC Keck School of Medicine appropriate to the level of training and experience
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 Departments of Physiology, Neuroscience and Neurology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine seek a full time Behavioral Neurologist interested in pursuing an academic career as a physician-scientist. The position is tailored for approximately 50% research and 50% clinical effort.
Candidates must be board certified in neurology, fellowship trained in behavioral neurology with a focus on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). They should have demonstrated a track record in clinical or translational research. Candidates must have active licensure in California. Successful candidates will have strong behavior neurology skills and interest in pursuing an independently funded, academic research career.
The position offers a competitive salary with excellent university benefits and an academic appointment at the USC Keck School of Medicine appropriate to the level of training and experience. Apply here and upload your curriculum vitae For further inquiries contact: Berislav Zlokovic, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of Physiology and Neuroscience and Helena Chui, M.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, e-mail: Berislav.zlokovic@med.usc.edu ; helena.chui@med.usc.edu .
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 ID REQ20126860 Posted Date 07/25/2025
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The Departments of Physiology, Neuroscience and Neurology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine seek a full time Behavioral Neurologist interested in pursuing an academic career as a physician-scientist. The position is tailored for approximately 50% research and 50% clinical effort.
Candidates must be board certified in neurology, fellowship trained in behavioral neurology with a focus on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). They should have demonstrated a track record in clinical or translational research. Candidates must have active licensure in California. Successful candidates will have strong behavior neurology skills and interest in pursuing an independently funded, academic research career.
The position offers a competitive salary with excellent university benefits and an academic appointment at the USC Keck School of Medicine appropriate to the level of training and experience. Apply here and upload your curriculum vitae For further inquiries contact: Berislav Zlokovic, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of Physiology and Neuroscience and Helena Chui, M.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, e-mail: Berislav.zlokovic@med.usc.edu ; helena.chui@med.usc.edu .
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 ID REQ20126860 Posted Date 07/25/2025
Apply
Current employees apply here
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