Assistant Professor of Genetics (University of Southern California)

Institution: University of Southern California (USC), Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Location: Los Angeles, California Employment Type: Full-time, on-campus, grant-funded (RTPC, non-tenure track) Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Posted Date: 07/17/2025 Requisition: REQ20164603 Description: The Lee Lab at USC’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor of Gerontology. The lab studies molecular mechanisms driving aging and age-related diseases, with focus on mitochondrial biology and metabolic regulation, including mitochondrial-encoded peptides and their role in Alzheimer’s, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammation. Primary 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: Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, or related field. Demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Hands-on experience with both cell culture systems and mouse models. Work Requirements: Full-time, on-campus at the Andrus Gerontology Center (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM). Some after-hours and weekend work may be required. Travel for conferences and training as needed. Notes: Position is funded by research grants and contingent on continued external funding. Salary considers experience, qualifications, and other organizational factors. Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and references. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: University of Southern California (USC), Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Full-time, on-campus, grant-funded (RTPC, non-tenure track)
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Posted Date: 07/17/2025
Requisition: REQ20164603

Description:
The Lee Lab at USC’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor of Gerontology. The lab studies molecular mechanisms driving aging and age-related diseases, with focus on mitochondrial biology and metabolic regulation, including mitochondrial-encoded peptides and their role in Alzheimer’s, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammation.

Primary 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:

Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, or related field.
Demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Hands-on experience with both cell culture systems and mouse models.

Work Requirements:

Full-time, on-campus at the Andrus Gerontology Center (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
Some after-hours and weekend work may be required.
Travel for conferences and training as needed.

Notes:

Position is funded by research grants and contingent on continued external funding.
Salary considers experience, qualifications, and other organizational factors.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and references.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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