Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Vacation time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Georgia is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pharmacology & Toxicology to conduct advanced independent research. This position involves planning research projects, analyzing results, and publishing findings in scientific journals. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution and strong expertise in neuroscience or related disciplines. Benefits include health insurance and participation in the institution's Tuition Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise in neuropharmacology or neuroscience.
• Training in regulation of monoamine transporters.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and research protocol development.
• Analyze and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of research personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Statistical skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

PH.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer software/databases

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow - MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Job ID: 297206

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Pharmacology and Toxicology was established as a department at the Medical College of Georgia in 1943. Originally developed to discover how remedies and poisons effected man, modern pharmacology lays the groundwork to discover and develop future generations of therapeutics. Pharmacology's scope has broadened to include computer-assisted drug design; genetic screens; protein engineering; and new drug-delivery vehicles like viruses and artificial cells. The department's history of accomplishments includes the discovery of the adrenergic receptor subtypes-alpha and beta which led to developing several drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular and neuroscience studies are the focuses of the department's research programs. Raymond P. Ahlquist, working in this Department, first defined alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors in 1948. This discovery eventually led to the development of beta blocker drugs for hypertension and heart disease.

Job Summary

A training position designed to carry out advanced independent research to achieve the objectives of the research project, ensuring consistency with established methodological approaches and models, adherence to project timelines and completeness of documentation. Participate in research data collection and analysis, develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures, conduct studies of related literature, and write and publish articles in scientific journals. Specifically, contributing knowledge and expertise to ongoing NIH-funded research projects that investigate the mechanisms of the interactions of HIV-1 Tat protein with cocaine and monoamine transporters or with methamphetamine and vesicular monoamine transporter.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Teach and participate in complex bacteriological, chemical and/or radio-chemical qualitative and quantitative analysis; macro and micro serological, histologic and cell culture procedures. Perform in vitro and ex vivo experiments, maintain animal colony, and conduct animal behavior assessments.
• Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature, summarize and evaluate findings, and develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects. Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work. Advise principal investigators, other postdocs, students and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures and other technological aspects of research activities.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment. Instruct others in operation of equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• PH.D. in Neuroscience, neuropharmacology, behavior pharmacology or related discipline.
• Training and interest in regulation of monoamine transporters are encouraged to apply. Experience in cell culture, Fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV), rodent behavior testing (cognitive, depressive and drug rewarding effects), or neuropharmacology is desirable.
• Expertise in neuropharmacology or neuroscience, which could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program, plus competence in rodent handling and strong analytical and statistical skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• SKILLS:
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• ABILITIES:
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to complete work and meet deadlines.
  • Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
  • Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
• This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.
• Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
• Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.