Assistant Professor of Research Pediatrics Neurology -CHLA

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Neurologic Institute (NI), the Developmental Neuroscience and Neurogenetics Program (DNNP) and The Saban Research Institute (TSRI) at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks to hire an outstanding faculty investigator in the Division of Neurology of the Department of Pediatrics of the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC). The ideal candidate will have a major goal of establishing or growing a robust research program that focuses on the immunology of the developing nervous system and/or neuroinflammatory disorders in children. Building on the existing clinical and translational expertise, we seek a basic or translational scientist with a strong background in collaborative immunology research to join our institute.

Successful applicants will have earned a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated a track record of successful extramurally funded research or with a strong potential of developing innovative research programs that can attract sustained extramural funding. Candidates must have a strong commitment to and evidence of an explicit commitment to diversity and of advancing understanding and outcomes for underrepresented groups. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic group of investigators with neurodevelopmental research interests. Prospective faculty members can draw from an outstanding and diverse pool of graduate and MD/PhD students from KSOM and USC to grow their research program. TSRI supports research administration, training, education and professional development and a robust intramural awards program for pre- and postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, team science and second R01s. The selected candidate will also enjoy access to shared TSRI core facilities [https://www.chla.org/research/core-facilities]

The Division of Neurology is part of the Neurosciences Service Line (the Neurological Institute), a key service line at CHLA [https://www.chla.org/the-neurological-institute]. The Division of Neurology is currently undergoing rapid expansion with the development of comprehensive clinical general and sub-specialty child neurology programs as well as enhancement of its research portfolio. A brand-new integrated clinic space for the Divisions of Neurology and Neurosurgery opened in the Spring of 2021. The goal of the Neurologic Institute is to offer comprehensive and integrated neurologic services in a patient-centered environment. Neurology & Neurosurgery has been consistency ranked nationally among the top 10 programs in the US News & World Report rankings.

Applications for the position will close September 1, 2026. Complete an application online and attach the following documents: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae, 3. A detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (2-3 pages), 4. Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and current position/affiliation).

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Kat Steeg at ksteeg@chla.usc.edu. For further information regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jonathan Santoro at santoroj@usc.edu.

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,811-$235,858. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.