Telecommute Neuroscience Postdoc Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 7336087
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/7336087
Class Code:: UK63
Position Number:: 7336087
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
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Job Responsibilities
Post Doctoral FellowDepartment: SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and NeurosciencePart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range:About UofSCFrom 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. Advertised Job SummaryThe Pocivavsek Lab in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to, under general supervision, investigate the interplay between tryptophan metabolism via the kynurenine pathway, sleep and cognition in rodents. Experimental work will encompass mainly biochemistry (in vivo microdialysis and HPLC ), pharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience (learning and memory in rodents, EEG /EMG sleep recordings).
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities• Fundamental knowledge and research experience in neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, neurophysiological assessments, receptors and pharmacological approaches, and working with rodents.• Ability to work independently and in a team. Should be able to analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and communicate effectively.• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications• Experience/expertise in EEG /EMG sleep recordings, pharmacological approaches, and working with rodents in a laboratory setting desired.• A strong knowledge of the hippocampus and the brain's learning and memory circuitry is preferred.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date08/30/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions 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 August 30, 2026. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7336087EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/
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