Positions for Two
Endowed Chairs in NeuroImaging Research
The University of South Carolina (USC),
Applicants for the USC Endowed Chair in Cognitive Neuroimaging should be scholars with training in psychology, cognitive
neuroscience, or a combination, and have substantial experience using
functional brain imaging to address questions concerning the brain basis of
cognition and behavior. A history of substantial grant funding, and experience
leading a large and successful research team are also needed. Preference will
be given to persons who have experience working in clinical settings, and those
with experience on Department of Defense, NIH and applied projects. This person
will act as the center of the
behavioral and cognitive core of the BICOE. In addition to running a successful
research team, they will be expected to participate in the hiring and mentoring
of junior faculty in cognitive and behavioral science.
Applicants for the USC
Endowed Chair in Medical/Imaging Physics should be scholars with training in biomedical physics, with
extensive experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. They need to have substantial expertise in applying appropriate
advanced pulse sequences for a variety of MR
modalities including perfusion, diffusion, and various structural approaches.
Preference will be given to those applicants currently working within a
clinical or cognitive neuroscience group with an international reputation in
using functional imaging. The applicant should have an established record of grant funding and the ability to foster interdisciplinary research. This person will act as the center of
the medical/imaging physics core of the BICOE.
In addition to running a successful research team, they will be expected to
participate in the hiring and mentoring of junior faculty in medical/imaging physics.
The University of South Carolina - Founded
in 1801 and one of three public research universities in South Carolina, USC
spans an eight-campus, fully-accredited, state-supported system. It has strong
undergraduate and graduate programs and professional schools including Arts and
Sciences; Medicine, Business, Law, Education, Social Work, Pharmacy, Public
Health, Mass Communications and Information Studies, and Nursing. Approximately
40,000 students are enrolled in the USC system.
USC has put in place
faculty hiring plans to increase the numbers of faculty by 250 over the next
five years at the same time as 350 retiring faculty are being replaced. This year, USC began construction of the first phase
of Innovista – USC’s urban research campus
located contiguously with the main campus. This will
comprise five million square feet of research labs, offices, and retail
facilities that will become a center for innovation and job creation.
These positions require an M.D and/or Ph.D.
Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should submit a statement of research interests, full
curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three
references. References will not be
contacted without the candidate’s permission.
Inquiries and nominations should be sent by
e-mail to either of the Co-Chairs: Dave Tedeschi, USC (tedeschi@sc.edu) or Mark
S. George, MUSC (georgem@musc.edu)
Applications should be sent to: Dave Tedeschi, BICOE
Endowed Professor Search Committee, Department of Physics,
On-line
applications can also be made through http://USCJobs.sc.edu.
USC is an equal opportunity employer committed
to excellence through diversity. Minorities and women are especially encouraged
to apply.