Postdoctoral Researcher

About the Team

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate to join our NIH-funded laboratory at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, University of Southern California. These positions offer an outstanding opportunity for collaboration with a diverse team of researchers and physicians, contributing to pioneering research in craniofacial biology, tissue regeneration, and cellular metabolism. We are committed to promoting diversity, nurturing career advancement, and supporting the future academic autonomy of accomplished candidates.

About the Role

This Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate will serve as a key personnel on Dr. Jianfu Chen's research projects. The candidate will participate in all laboratory activities to enhance and develop research competencies, taking part in planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of Dr. Chen. The scholar will analyze research data, provide interpretations, contribute to the development of research documentation for publication, and prepare technical reports, papers, and records.

Employment Details

This is a temporary, fixed-term position for one year, renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor and at the discretion of the dean. It may be renewed up to a maximum of five years.

Hiring Process

Applicants must provide a copy of the doctoral diploma or other certification indicating satisfactory completion of the terminal degree. If the doctoral candidate has not yet obtained a degree, they should provide evidence that a thesis has been approved, along with a documented indication of the expected date of formal graduation. It is the responsibility of the faculty mentor to verify this documentation, which must be filed with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

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