Research Assistant Professor of Gerontology

Overview

The Lee Lab at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is inviting applications for a Research Assistant Professor of Gerontology (RTPC, non-tenure track) position.

The Lee Lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that drive aging and age-related diseases, with a particular emphasis on mitochondrial biology and metabolic regulation. We explore how mitochondria influence systemic physiology through novel signaling pathways, including mitochondrial-encoded peptides, and how these pathways impact diseases such as Alzheimer’s, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies on mitochondrial and metabolic regulation of aging and age-related diseases
• Collaborate with lab members and external research partners
• Author and co-author peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Prepare and submit grant applications as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator

Preferred Qualifications

Position Details

This is a full-time, on-campus position based in the Andrus Gerontology Center. The role is grant-funded and contingent on external funding.

Salary : $80,000 to $95,000 annual base, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work hours : Exempt position with on-campus work from 8 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM, with potential after-hours and weekend work as needed. Some travel for training and conferences may be required.

Funding : This position is funded by research grants and contingent on receipt of necessary funding.

How to Apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, and references.

Additional Information

Note : This position is on-campus in the Andrus Gerontology Center in Los Angeles. Some travel may be required for conferences and training. The annual base salary is $80,000 to $95,000. The position is grant-funded and contingent on continued external funding.

If you are interested, submit your completed application with a cover letter and resume including references.

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