"Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Pharmacology & Toxicology"

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; 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: EXPERIMENTS: Responsible for performing in vitro and ex vivo experiments, maintaining animal colony, and conducting animal behavior assessments. MAINTAINING DATA AND RECORDS: Responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed data records, data analysis/summary/report, writing manuscripts, preparing abstracts/presenting in scientific conferences, preparing annual reports to PI, and preparing independent proposal for funding. TRAINING: Guide training of lab technicians, students, conduct secondary lab projects, and maintain daily lab function by participating in procurement, animal colony maintenance, genotyping and general lab maintenance. REVIEWING MANUSCRIPTS: Contribute to reviewing manuscripts, communication and dissemination of findings at conferences, talks, attending college/department seminars, and meetings. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, neuropharmacology, behavior pharmacology or related discipline. 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. Training and interest in regulation of monoamine transporter 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Detail-oriented with strong prioritization, analytical, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits: Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the 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. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible 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.