UNIV - Assistant Professor in Brain Health, Neuroimaging, and Neurorehabilitation Research - College of Health Professions, Dept. of Health Sciences and Research

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences & Research, seeks an open-rank faculty principal investigator to develop an externally funded research program focused on brain health in aging and neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of neurorehabilitation research at MUSC and demonstrate potential for scientific leadership and sustained research growth. Relevant expertise may include neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neurodegeneration biomarkers, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, aging, rehabilitation, or related fields.

The role offers opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration with NIH-funded centers and investigators across MUSC. Research interests represented across these programs include neural recovery, brain stimulation, neuroimaging, rehabilitation science, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cognitive neuroscience, biomarker discovery, and precision medicine. The primary academic appointment is in the Department of Health Sciences & Research. Secondary appointments in other departments may be available depending on qualifications and teaching interests; a joint VA research appointment is also possible.

Candidates should submit a CV and a 1–2 page Research Program Vision Statement. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of success or strong potential in securing competitive research funding, including pilot grants, fellowships, career development awards, foundation grants, or federal funding mechanisms.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and scientific excellence.

Nice To Haves

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation science, neurology, psychiatry, or a related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research training.
• Demonstrated expertise in neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and/or neurodegeneration biomarkers.
• Publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Current or prior extramural funding, or strong potential for securing federal research support.
• Experience conducting interdisciplinary research and integrating multimodal approaches, such as neuromodulation techniques, advanced neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, and behavioral and cognitive assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program focused on brain health in aging and neurodegeneration.
• Collaborate with and complement current research teams and centers to grow and expand neurorehabilitation research at MUSC.
• Conduct research that may integrate interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches, such as neuromodulation, advanced neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, and behavioral and cognitive assessments.
• Contribute to scientific leadership and sustained research growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree