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About The Position

The College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in the Department of Health Sciences & Research. The successful candidate will be an outstanding principal investigator who develops an externally funded research program focused on brain health in aging and neurodegeneration. Relevant expertise may include neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neurodegeneration biomarkers, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, aging, rehabilitation, or related fields. The candidate should demonstrate potential for scientific leadership and sustained research growth, along with a strong peer-reviewed publication record and success or potential in obtaining competitive research funding. The candidate will collaborate with and complement existing research teams and centers to grow neurorehabilitation research at MUSC. Interdisciplinary approaches integrating methods such as neuromodulation, advanced neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, and behavioral and cognitive assessments are especially encouraged. Strategic research areas include neuroimaging, brain stimulation, neurodegeneration biomarkers, cognitive aging and dementia, neural recovery and rehabilitation, precision approaches to brain health, machine learning and computational neuroscience, brain networks, and cognitive and physical rehabilitation. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty affiliated with NIH-funded centers, including the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence for Restoration of Neural-Based Function (COBRE), the Center for Advancing Precision Neural Circuit-Based Rehabilitation (Neuro-PRECISE), and the Center for the Restoration of Neural-Based Function in the Real World (RENEW). The primary academic appointment will be in the College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences & Research. Secondary appointments in Rehabilitation Sciences or other MUSC departments may be available depending on qualifications and teaching interests. A joint VA research appointment is also possible. Applicants should submit a CV and a 1–2 page Research Program Vision Statement. Candidate review will begin as applications are received and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Expertise in neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and/or neurodegeneration biomarkers.
  • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage.
  • Evidence of current or prior extramural funding, or strong potential for securing federal research support.
  • Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and scientific excellence.
  • Submit a CV and a 1–2 page Research Program Vision Statement.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience conducting interdisciplinary research and integrating multimodal approaches, such as neuromodulation techniques, advanced neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, and behavioral and cognitive assessments.
  • Expertise in one or more areas including neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neurodegeneration biomarkers, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, aging, rehabilitation, or related fields.
  • Research interests aligned with strategic areas such as cognitive aging and dementia, neural recovery and rehabilitation, precision approaches to brain health, machine learning, computational neuroscience, brain network analyses, or cognitive and physical rehabilitation.

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 interdisciplinary research, potentially integrating neuromodulation, advanced neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, and behavioral and cognitive assessments.
  • Contribute to scientific leadership and sustained research growth.
  • Collaborate with faculty across relevant MUSC departments, centers, and research programs.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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