Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00085PO24
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 Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Biological Sciences
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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About University of South Carolina

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Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Postdoctoral Fellow is needed to conduct research in biological science in the area of Cell Biology/Biochemistry in order to determine the mechanisms underlying the intracellular degradation of cellular proteins.
Required Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Cell Biology or related field (i.e. Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Biology, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications	The ability to contribute immediately to a nationally recognized research program in molecular neurobiology
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently. May have knowledge in equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research. Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential techniques. Ability to present information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Assist with research design and implementation by performing molecular/cellular studies for axonal RNA transport & translation and intra-cellular and trans-cellular signaling
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	35

Job Duty	Perform molecular/cellular studies for peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries using in vivo and in vitro models involving skilled surgical procedures on mice and rats with a dissecting microscope under sterile conditions for peripheral nerve injury, micro-injection of sensory ganglia and spinal cord, and central nerve injury in mice and rats
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Prepare progress reports, contribute to scholarly works for presentation and publication
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Present data and research progress at group meetings and other venues that encourage collaboration
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Position Attributes

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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Job Open Date	03/18/2024
Job Close Date	05/02/2024
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 May 2, 2024
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165718
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