Research Associate

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$70,745 - $79,356•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the city's largest private employer. USC is consistently ranked among the nation’s most prestigious universities, and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the world’s best degree and research programs in gerontology. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has an international reputation as a hub of aging research and, with additional strong programs throughout the university, leads the way in defining and advancing the field of gerontology: https://gero.usc.edu The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology seeks a reliable and self-motivated individual to join the Nation Lab. The Nation Lab at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology investigates brain vascular disease and its role in risk for dementia in older adults. This research entails studying aging adults recruited from the community for brain MRI scans, cognitive testing, and blood-based biomarker assessments over time. The Research Associate will perform independent research in the laboratory, including synthesis and design of new research projects, carrying out independent experiments, and managing several students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirements

Ph.D. + 1 year of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent.
Training in the biomedical or related field.
Ability to learn and work independently.
Capability to collaborate effectively with trainees and staff within the lab.
Ph.D. degree with 1 year of research experience at the postdoctoral level.
Background and training in biomedical or related field.
Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with brain MRI, cell culture, and statistical analysis is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and experience in higher education are preferred.
Experience working in the higher education field is ideal.

Responsibilities

Perform cell culture studies from participant blood samples.
Assist with brain MRI scans.
Assist with bioassays.
Assist in the management of study data.
Conduct independent data analysis and drafting of manuscripts and conference abstracts.
Manage and maintain undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
Plan and conduct highly technical and complex research projects, procedures, and analyses in collaboration with the PI and other lab members.
Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyses, and outcomes.
Contribute to the development of new research protocols and procedures or adapt existing protocols to the model.
Contribute to the publication of findings and present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
Play a key role in data management.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Apply for and acquire grant funding.