The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Surgery are actively seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Assistant Professor of Research Surgery.

A fully funded Research Assistant Professor position in the Gayer lab is available immediately to study the role of bile acid signaling in intestinal inflammation. The Gayer lab studies the molecular mechanisms that control inflammation and recovery of the gastrointestinal tract at The Saban Research Institute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. This position is open to applicants who wish to focus on FXR's role in intestinal epithelial inflammation seen in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and gut origin sepsis.

A strong background in biochemical and molecular techniques is essential. Ideal candidates will be interested in mechanisms of cell signaling, intestinal stem cell functions, and the tools to evaluate in vivo models of intestinal injury and recovery. Candidates must have a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and a desire to partner in the lab of a surgeon-scientist. CHLA is a dynamic and collaborative research environment, and theGayer lab has well established opportunities for collaboration bothlocally and nationally.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of researchinterests as well as their C.V. and contact information for 3 references to:

Christopher Gayer

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

4650 Sunset Blvd., Mailstop 35, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly value diversity and are committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.