Peter and Bonnie McCausland Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00097PO25

Advertised Title :

Peter and Bonnie McCausland Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

College of Arts and Sciences

Department :

CAS College of Arts and Sciences

Advertised Salary Range :

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 40

Position Category :

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 9 months

Work County : Richland

Tenure Information :

Tenure-Track / Tenured

Job Search Category :

Faculty

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary :

The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for the Peter and Bonnie McCausland Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience . The University of South Carolina has invested heavily in research and clinical care for neurological disorders and is soon to break ground on South Carolinas first hospital specializing in neurological care on the new Universitys Health Sciences Campus. The University forms the hub of the Rural Brain Health Network, with the latest medical imaging (with widebore 3T and parallel transmit 7T MRI). The incoming Peter and Bonnie McCausland Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience will bring a research program focused in or closely complementing University strengths in areas of neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

With a start date of August 16, 2026, this 9-month, tenured position will have its academic home in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, or Psychology, depending on the candidates area of expertise.

This recruitment comes with a generous startup package and ability to recruit additional neuroscience faculty to build a research group. They will be expected to establish collaborations with the Brain Health Center, McCausland Brain Imaging Center, Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Center, and SmartState Centers for Neurotherapeutics and Childhood Neurotherapeutics for basic and / or translational research as well as the School of Medicine, Arnold School of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, and Molinari College of Engineering and Computer Science. The specific research focus may apply genetic, biochemical, cellular, medical imaging, or systems level neuroscience to understand, diagnose, and treat neurological disorders.

Required Education and Experience :

Must have a Ph.D. or M.D. with validated expertise in the neurosciences and must be eligible for appointment at the Professor level at the University of South Carolina per University policy ACAF 1.06 . The successful applicant will have a clear track record of research productivity with evidence of continuing success in extramural funding for their research program and broadly cited publications. The departmental assignment in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences is negotiable based upon qualifications and research interests.

Preferred Qualifications :

None

Desired Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 07 / 02 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Required materials include :

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Three-page research plan
• Two-page vision and leadership statement
• Contact information for 46 professional references.

Confidential inquiries may be directed to Professor Jeff Twiss, SmartState Chair in Childhood Neurotherapeutics and Associate Dean for Research, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, at 803-777-9215 or twiss@mailbox.sc.edu .

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 190085

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