The Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks outstanding candidates for Research Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, non-tenure track (research) faculty position. This appointment requires a demonstrated capacity for collaborative, interdisciplinary research in magnetic resonance imaging, data sampling and image reconstruction, artifact modeling and correction, and translation to clinical practice. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in electrical engineering or a related discipline, and an established track record of funding and publication appropriate for appointment. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and welcome applications from women; those of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and individuals with disabilities.

Research faculty are not eligible for tenure and have no obligation to teach in the Department. Appointments may be considered for up to three years, subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Application material should include a letter clearly indicating area(s) of specialization, a detailed curriculum vitae, a concise statement of current and future research directions and funding, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to include a statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the position is filled. Applications submitted after February 3, 2023 may not be considered. Early application is highly encouraged.

The core salary range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000 per year. This is a 12-month full-time position.

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

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top tier of engineering schools in the world with 189 full-time, tenure-track faculty members. The school is home to the Information Sciences Institute and affiliated with the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Institute for Creative Technologies, and the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $210 million annually.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.