UNIV - Open Rank Professor - College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences and Research

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is recruiting for a senior faculty member (Associate Professor or Professor rank) to establish a neurorehabilitation research program within the Department of Health Sciences & Research. The focus is on multisystem, whole person approaches to rehabilitation involving multidisciplinary teams capable of addressing issues faced by individuals across the spectrum of injury/disease. The position is expected to add one or two faculty hires. Areas of interest include cognitive and physical rehabilitation of aging-related dysfunction, cognitive effects/benefits of exercise, neural control of movement, brain stimulation/neuromodulation, and mindfulness for improving brain and body function. Expertise in brain health, particularly studying the overlapping neurocircuitry involved in neuroplasticity/neural recovery and aging/degeneration processes, is a priority. The successful candidate will develop a research program that synergizes with existing NIH-funded centers and a new research space opening in fall 2026. Strong collaborations exist within the MUSC ecosystem, including Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Oncology, Pathology, and Public Health Sciences. Potential collaboration areas include cognitive assessments and interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, neuroplasticity and brain health, post-acute care services and outcomes, neuropsychological, language/communication, behavioral and psychosocial function related to neural impairment, neuromodulation methods, neuroimaging, neurodegeneration biomarkers, advanced statistical approaches, and connectomes.

Requirements

• PhD in a field related to cognitive or rehabilitation science.
• Extensive experience collaborating with rehabilitation scientists.
• History of obtaining external research funding.
• Strong skills in fostering collaborations.
• Expertise in cutting-edge research methodologies and design.
• A strong desire to help shape the future of neurorehabilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Joint VA research appointment is a possibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and complement current research teams/centers to help grow and expand neurorehabilitation research at MUSC.
• Supervise one to two junior or mid-career faculty hires, allowing the senior recruit to either bring researchers with them or lead the recruitment of synergistic faculty to facilitate their vision.

Benefits

• Academic appointments may be available in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology) or other departments at MUSC dependent on candidate qualifications and teaching interests.

What This Job Offers

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