Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Postdoctoral Fellow – MCG – Pharmacology & Toxicology

Job

Location:

Augusta University

Full Time, Monday – Friday, Days (outside normal hours may be required).

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 completion of documentation. The role involves participation in NIH-funded research projects investigating the mechanisms of the interactions of HIV-1 Tat protein with cocaine and monoamine transporters or with methamphetamine and vesicular monoamine transporter.

• 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 develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis if necessary.
• 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 the research of scientific literature, summarize and evaluate findings, and develop derivative applications of techniques.
• 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 their operation.

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

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, neuropharmacology, behavior pharmacology or related discipline.
• Training and interest in regulation of monoamine transporters encouraged.
• Experience in cell culture, Fast‑scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV), rodent behavior testing, or neuropharmacology desirable.
• Expertise in neuropharmacology or neuroscience, competence in rodent handling, and strong analytical and statistical skills.

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

Shift: Days;
Monday – Friday (work outside normal business hours may be required).

Salary: commensurate with qualifications within the established range (minimum‑midpoint).

Funding: position is fully/partially funded through external sources; continued employment contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Recruitment Period:
Until Filled.

Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program available for full‑time employees after 6 months of employment.

• Successful background check required prior to starting.
• Credit check completed if applicable for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that drive.
• Faculty hires: proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates require credential evaluation.
• Employees responsible for confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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