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University of Southern California · 5 hours ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$69K/yr - $69K/yr

The University of Southern California is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people and communities through research and education in occupational therapy and occupational science. They are seeking two Postdoctoral Scholars - Research Associates to contribute to research in stroke neurorehabilitation using big data, AI, and brain imaging. The role involves conducting research, designing experiments, mentoring students, and publishing findings.

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Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research in neurorehabilitation, neuroimaging, and AI
Design, implement, and analyze neuroimaging and behavioral experiments
Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist in grant writing
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research
Present research findings at conferences and other academic venues

Qualification

Ph.D. in neuroscienceNeuroimaging (MRI)ProgrammingAIMachine learningData analysis toolsAnalytical skillsHuman subjects researchOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, occupational therapy, kinesiology, psychology, or a related field
Strong background in neuroimaging (e.g., MRI)
Demonstrated record of scientific productivity (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with neurorehabilitation or stroke motor recovery research
Proficiency in programming, structural brain imaging and data analysis tools (e.g., FreeSurfer, Python, bash, R)
Experience with applying AI and machine learning to structural brain imaging analyses
Familiarity with human subjects research and IRB protocols

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.usc.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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