Post-Doctoral Scientist 3- Dr. Liu

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Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

A rapidly expanding neuroscience lab at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research, the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, and the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is seeking motivated candidates for one postdoctoral scientist position. This position is available immediately to contribute to multiple NIH-funded projects exploring glia-neuron interactions, neuroinflammation, lipid dysregulation, and their role in mediating the effects of genetic and environmental risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and toxic or traumatic brain injury on olfactory function in transgenic mouse models. The ultimate goal is to disclose the neurobiological mechanisms underlying functional processes in the brain or pathogenesis in various neurological disorders.

These dynamic projects utilize cutting-edge technologies such as cell and molecular neurobiology, neurobiochemistry, and single cell or nuclear RNA sequencing approaches will be employed to assess neuroinflammation or lipidomic dysregulation in the brain under neurodegenerative, traumatic, or environmental toxic conditions. In addition, optogenetics, integrated with in vitro and in vivo neurophysiology, chemogenetics, and in vivo calcium imaging in behaving animals, alongside behavioral assays have been routinely applied to elucidate functional and pathological mechanisms in health and neurological diseases. We also leverage other state-of-the-art methodologies such as neuroanatomical tracing to map neural connections in whole brain context by imaging with advanced light-sheet microscopy, or immunohistochemistry with confocal microscopy to examine neural circuitry organization and dysfunctions within the central nervous system.

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

Ph.D. in Cell or Molecular Neurobiology, or related disciplines.

High self-motivation to learn new technologies and achieve scientific goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of and experience in neurobiochemistry, neuroimmunology, molecular neurobiology, single cell RNA sequencing, lipidomic analysis or other research techniques related to projects in the lab.
• Experience in writing abstracts & scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Ability and experience in performing analysis of experimental data.
• Ability to prepare progress reports and make presentations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.

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 Background Investigation Policy

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.

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