"Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology & Toxicology"

Job Summary
The main focus of Dr. Kaddoumi's Laboratory is to investigate the contribution of cerebrovascular dysfunction to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's diseases and related dementias (ADRD) and to develop therapeutic strategies to restore AD-associated dysfunctional blood-brain barrier (BBB) and improve cognitive function. For this postdoctoral position, applicants must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in a related field (neuropharmacology, neuroscience, neurochemistry, vascular biology). A background in ADRD pathologies, and molecular and cell biology is required, with experience in cell culture and animal models. Candidates should have good written/oral communication skills, work effectively in a team environment, be highly organized, and have a documented record of research accomplishments.

Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to: Design, conduct experiments, analyze, validate, and present research data, contribute to manuscript preparation, and participate in research collaborations. Perform in vitro and in vivo animal studies, behavioral studies, immunohistochemistry and microscopy imaging, molecular biology, biochemical analysis, and bioanalysis. Summarize and evaluate findings; develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects. Presents findings at scientific meetings locally and nationally. Perform in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology/Patch clamp electrophysiology/GCaMP. Contribute to training and/or supervision of technicians, graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred to have experience with in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology/Patch clamp electrophysiology/GCaMP.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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. 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.

Location
Augusta University, 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 ' and ß adrenergic receptors in 1948. This discovery eventually led to the development of 'ß blocker' drugs for hypertension and heart disease. For more details, visit the mission and values page.