Post Doctoral Fellow

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to study the antipsychotic effects of CB2 receptor activation in the lab of Dr. Daniel Foster. A Ph.D.

in the research area is required by the start date, and strong English communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will written manuscripts, grants, and train undergraduate students while working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• PhD required by start date, in area of research specialty.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills required.
• Ability to write manuscripts and grants; experience in training undergraduates preferred.
• Experience with rodent handling and behavioral analyses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate antipsychotic effects of CB2 receptor activation in rodents.
• Write and prepare research manuscripts and grant applications.
• Train undergraduate students in the lab and supervise experiments.
• Work under limited supervision within a dynamic team.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Rodent handling

Dissection techniques

Grants writing

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Post Doctoral Fellow

Department: SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC

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 bachelor's 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

This postdoctoral position will work under limited supervision on the antipsychotic effects of CB2 receptor activation in the laboratory of Daniel Foster at the University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine. A doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment and excellent English speaking/writing skills are required. The demonstrated ability to write research manuscripts, grants and train undergraduate students in the lab is preferred. The individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team. Experience handling rodents (rats and/or mice), conducting rodent behavioral analyses, tissue dissection, and knowledge of rodent breeding is preferred. Experience in writing and securing local and federal grants, and experience of research program development, implementation, and evaluation preferred. Candidate must demonstrate commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• The demonstrated ability to write research manuscripts, grants and train undergraduate students in the lab is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
• Experience handling rodents (rats and/or mice), experience with rodent behavioral analyses, tissue dissection, and knowledge of rodent breeding is critical.
• Excellent English speaking/writing skills required.
• Experience in writing and securing local and federal grants, and experience of research program development, implementation, and evaluation preferred.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies procedures and regulations.

Job Close Date

09/04/2026

EEO Statement

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