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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate University of Southern California in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
NIH-funded position; annual base salary range $70,304.04.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Southern California
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A postdoctoral research associate position is available at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology at the University of Southern California. The role is embedded in an NIH-funded laboratory and offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of researchers and physicians in a highly collaborative biomedical environment.
The project focuses on craniofacial biology, tissue regeneration, and cellular metabolism. The selected scholar will join Dr. Michael Paine’s research projects as key personnel and contribute to the full research workflow, including planning, designing, and carrying out technically complex experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and helping prepare research outputs for publication and reporting.
This appointment is described as a temporary, fixed-term postdoctoral role with the possibility of renewal, reflecting an environment oriented toward research development, publication, and advancement toward future academic independence. The position sits within USC’s broader medical research setting, alongside Keck Medicine and its affiliated clinical and scientific ecosystem.
Funding details
NIH-funded position; annual base salary range $70,304.04.
What's required
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years is required. Applicants must provide a copy of the doctoral diploma or other certification showing satisfactory completion of the terminal degree, or if the degree is not yet awarded, evidence that the thesis has been approved plus documentation of the expected formal graduation date. Preferred expertise includes publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or a related field. Minimum experience listed is 0-1 year, with directly related education in the research specialization and advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, and analysis methods.
How to apply
Apply through the USC Workday application link. If you are a current USC employee, use the internal Workday link provided in the posting. Provide the required doctoral degree documentation to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs through the faculty mentor.
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