Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R20922P

Working Title Post-Doctoral Scientist

Department VetMed-Physiology & Pharmacol

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

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Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary $53,000 - $60,000

Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2023

Posting Date 03/24/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of these positions will include performing multiple aspects of scientific research including experimental design and execution, assay optimization and validation, data collection and analysis, accurate experimental records, manuscript writing and scientific presentation. Specific tasks include in vivo or in vitro neurophysiological studies, in vivo Ca2+ imaging, behavioral tests, tissue collection, confocal imaging, immunohistochemical assays, and/or other tasks assigned by the PI or based on the candidates' expertise or interest.

Percentage of time 75 Duties/Responsibilities

Organize and assist in the implementation of project management. Read and develop a basic understanding of research project protocols. Maintain accurate records on every aspect of research projects. Proper disposal of biohazard waste. Perform inventory. Assist graduate students and other research personnel with their experiments.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Professionally communicate with the supervisor, graduate students and research personnel concerning the affected workflow, time limitations, and project status. Maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor throughout stressful situations. Accept constructive criticism.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by the PI.

Percentage of time 5

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Candidates in these positions will serve as postdoctoral scientists in the laboratory of Dr. Shaolin Liu in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. This position will work with graduate students and other research personnel. The research lab conducts NIH-funded basic research pertaining to mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation in preclinical mouse models of Alzheimer's disease and related neurological disorders and traumatic brain injury. The lab's research currently focuses on mechanisms underlying neurophysiology and neuropathophysiology in mouse models.

Candidates in these positions will gain experience in multiple aspects of scientific research including experimental design and execution, assay optimization and validation, data collection, project management, manuscript writing and scientific presentation. The employees will perform in vivo or in vitro neurophysiological studies, in vivo calcium imaging, multiple behavioral test, animal care and colony maintenance, issue collection, immunohistological assays, confocal imaging, and/or other tasks based on the assignment by the PI or the candidates' interest or expertise.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Ph. D. in neuroscience or related disciplines. High self-motivation to learn new technologies and achieve their scientific and career goals. Work experience in electrophysiology, calcium imaging, or neuroanatomy, is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Working knowledge and experience in electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and/or behavioral tests, or other research techniques related to projects in the lab.

• Ability and experience in performing analysis of experimental data.

• Ability to make presentations.

• Effective communication skills.

• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with lab personnel.

Physical Demands

-Lift up to 30 pounds.

-Dealing with occasionally stressful situations.

-Manual dexterity to work with small, delicate pieces of equipment.

-Wearing all personal protective equipment, including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, and safety goggles.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Shaolin Liu

Recruitment Contact Email shaolin.liu@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

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1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents