Description

Post Doctoral Associate (Ko)
Med-Psychiatry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006315)

Primary responsibilities include:

1) collaborates with PI to manage ongoing and prepare for new non-human primate studies, 2) supervises drug preparation and administration in non-human primates, 3) assists with training for new personnel regarding the use of non-human primates and the operation of lab equipment and instruments, 4) assists with specimen collection, 5) conducts data analysis for the RNAscope, telemetry, and EEG experiments, 6) collaborates with PI on publications and grant submissions, and 7) prepares and presents scientific presentations

Qualifications:

Doctorate in neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, or related research field, 1 years of experience/exposure in animal research.

Other requirements: 1) strong passion for pain and/or addiction research, 2) effective written and verbal communication skills, 3) ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting. Note: The PI will help the qualified individual develop their research career in either academia or industry.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae
Optional Attachments: Cover Letter

Assignment Category Full-time regular

PI280654650