Job Description:

Logo For Posting:

Posting Number:

RTF00074PO24

USC Market Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387

Business Title (Internal Title):

Post Doctoral Fellow

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

College of Pharmacy

Department:

COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences

Advertised Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina:

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

The Zhu Neurology lab is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow to work on projects related to mechanistic functions of therapeutic brain stimulation and aversive learning and response (NIH/NIMH).

Required Education and Experience:

The position requires a doctoral-level degree (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in Neuroscience or a closely related field (such as Neurobiology, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, or Psychology)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The candidate is required to have expertise in neurophysiology 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.


The candidate is required to conduct research lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. The candidate must be able to work independently and in a team.

Job Duty:

Contribute to the lab's research on aversive learning and response and neurobiological mechanisms of deep brain stimulation. The candidate will complete experiments using animal behavior, stereotaxic surgery, photometry, optogenetics, microscopy, and slice electrophysiology. Experimentation will require maintaining accurate and detailed data records.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

50

Job Duty:

Maintain accurate and detailed data records, prepare manuscripts for publication, and submit at least one independent proposal for funding.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Will guide training of students, conduct secondary lab projects, and maintain daily lab function by participating in procurement, animal colony maintenance, and general lab maintenance

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Contribute to communication and dissemination of findings at conferences, talks, and meetings.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

03/08/2024

Job Close Date:

06/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.











We are only accepting applications submitted by June 7
, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165403

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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