University of Southern California · 1 day ago
Research Scientist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking a Research Scientist for the Schaeffer Center, focusing on research related to aging and cognitive health. The role involves planning, designing, and executing complex research projects, as well as publishing results and presenting findings at academic conferences.
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Responsibilities
Planning, designing, and conducting of highly specialized, technical, and complex research projects independently
Contributing to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards
Identifying, researching, compiling, and evaluating data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization
Developing and applying dynamic microsimulation data programming skills
Analyzing and evaluating survey and administration claims research data and providing interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research
Developing data files and research documentation
Writing papers and publishing study results
Presenting at academic conferences
Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and/or student workers
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
5 years directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories, and concepts
Demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in academic outlets (i.e., first authored publications, conceptual leadership in the development of publications generated alone or with others, and/or writing of first drafts of publications and/or single authored publications)
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey 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
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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