Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC)

Georgia State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Atlanta, ILLINOIS
Deadline: 26 Aug 2022

Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC) - 21001339 

Description

: 

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire an experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate.  This position will be responsible for conducting laboratory experiments, investigating the role of microglia in the synaptic rewiring and long-term behavioral changes caused by early-life adversity; such as increased susceptibility to stress and depressive-like behavior. The Research Associate will be expected to author publications resulting from this work and present research progress at national conferences, as well as, encouraged to submit fellowship and grant proposals for career development. The fellow will work as part of a diverse and supportive team, and will have opportunities to collaborate with others and act as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Performing ex vivo 2-photon imaging of acute brain slices
  • Performing 3D-reconstruction confocal microscopy of microglia-synapse interactions
  • Transcriptomic analysis of isolated microglia
  • Running behavioral experiments in mice
 Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor. 

Qualifications

: Ph.D. in related field required. 
College/Business Unit
: College of Arts & Sciences 
Department: Neuroscience Institute 
Location
: Atlanta Campus 
Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM 
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000 
Pay Grade: NPP 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) 
Job Posting
: 01/21/22, 4:36:10 PM 

Closing Date

: 08/26/22, 11:59:00 PM 
Preferred Hiring Qualifications: 

  • Doctoral Degree

  • 5 Years of Experience

  • Previous Experience Working with Mice, Imaging/Microscopy, and/or Transcriptomics

 
Special Instructions: 

A complete and accurate GSU application, resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

 
Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. 
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.