The University of Southern California (USC) Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Sciences (www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/departments ) invites applications for a fixed-term Senior Research Associate position, ( End Date: May 31, 2024) with research interests in pharmacology and drug development .
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience in pharmacology, toxicology, molecular biology, or a related discipline. The project will be to conduct IND-enabling Studies to Develop Small Molecule Theranostic for Brain Cancer Imaging and Treatment.  Design and implement translational studies for patented molecule, NMI (near-infrared monoamine oxidase inhibitor), determine NMI interacting protein, estimate safety, route, formulation, pharmacokinetics and efficacy for glioma treatment. Prepare data for pre-IND briefing packet to FDA and maintain orphan drug annual report.

Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
Minimum Experience: 4-8 years after Ph.D.

The annual base salary range for this position is $72,738 - $75,000. 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 and organizational considerations.

Fixed Term End Date: May 31, 2024

 USC offers cutting-edge opportunities for multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and translational research collaborations, including an NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Science Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, two NIH-sponsored Liver and GI Diseases Center, the Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, the Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute, and the Zilkha Neurogenetics Institute. The USC Provost's Initiative provides core infrastructure support in several areas including Biomedical Imaging Sciences, Biomedical Nanoscience, and Neurosciences. USC also offers access to one of the widest varieties of affiliated private and public hospitals in the United States (www.lacusc.org ).

Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts.