Description

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is recruiting for a senior faculty member (Associate Professor or Professor rank) to develop a research program in cognitive and physical rehabilitation of aging related dysfunction in the Department of Health Sciences & Research. We are especially focused on multisystem, whole person approaches involving multidisciplinary teams capable of addressing issues faced by the aging person (with and without disabilities). Accordingly, in addition to this senior leader, it is anticipated that we will add one or two additional junior or mid-career faculty hires, allowing the senior recruit to either bring researchers with them or lead the recruitment of synergistic faculty to facilitate their vision. Areas of interest that are synergistic with existing research programs at MUSC include cognitive effects/benefits of exercise, brain stimulation, mindfulness and other rehabilitation approaches for improving brain and body function. Expertise in brain health, especially studying the overlapping neurocircuitry involved in neuroplasticity/neural recovery and aging/degeneration processes, is also considered a priority area of interest.

We are looking for a researcher capable of developing a research program that will synergize with the exceptionally strong local environment in neurorehabilitation provided by two existing NIH-funded centers – the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Stroke Recovery and the National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation – amongst the total research funding of nearly $25 million received in fiscal year 2021 by CHP (4th nationally in NIH funding for Colleges of Health Professions). In addition, we have very strong existing collaborations with individuals and groups in the College of Medicine (COM) within a greater MUSC ecosystem that includes, among others, Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Pathology and Public Health. Potential areas for collaboration include; cognitive assessments and interventions for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias; Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other conditions; neuroplasticity and cognitive rehabilitation; post-acute care services and outcomes for people with cognitive impairment; neuropsychological, language/communication, behavioral and psychosocial function related to cognitive impairment; neuromodulation methods (TMS, tDCS, VNS); neuroimaging (fMRI, PET, EEG, diffusion, MRS, TMS-fMRI-EEG); neurodegeneration biomarkers; advanced statistical approaches (machine learning); and connectomes.

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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.