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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

The University of Georgia, one of the top public universities in the United States, is seeking a talented postdoctoral research associate for their Translational Glycomaterials and Neural Repair Laboratory. The role involves conducting therapeutic assessment studies and overseeing laboratory activities while working on NIH, NSF, and foundation funded projects.

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Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to conduct both in vitro therapeutic assessment studies as well as in vivo investigations of therapeutic efficacy in rodent models
The incumbent will be working in a fast-paced environment on NIH, NSF and foundation funded projects
In addition to the above activities, the postdoctoral appointee will be expected to assist the PI in overseeing laboratory activities, supervising graduate and undergraduate trainees, and preparing manuscripts and grant proposals

Qualification

Ph.D in neuroscienceComputational skillsVitro methodsRodent surgeriesStatistical toolsBiomaterial synthesisNeuromodulation techniquesCommunication skillsTime-management skillsLeadership skills

Required

Ph.D in neuroscience, neuro-oncology, biomedical engineering, psychology, or a related field
Strong computational skills (MATLAB, Julia, E-prime, Python etc.)
Training in in vitro cell biological methods
Training in rodent surgeries
Training in imaging and image analysis
Training in histology
Good publication record
Rigorous training in experimental methods
Expertise in statistics and statistical computation tools (R, MATLAB)
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time-management skills
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with a sense of urgency on time-sensitive projects
Ability to conduct both in vitro therapeutic assessment studies
Ability to conduct in vivo investigations of therapeutic efficacy in rodent models
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand at lab bench for an extended period of time
Driving requirement

Preferred

Prior experience in biomaterial synthesis and characterization
Prior experience in microfluidics
Prior experience in neural interfacing
Prior experience in neuromodulation (tMS, tDCS)
Prior experience in electrophysiology
Prior experience in motor function assessments

Company

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Funding

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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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