Post Doctoral Fellow
University of South Carolina · Richland County, SC · South Carolina
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Aug 2, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Full-Time - See Position Description
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Summary
The Pocivavsek Lab in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the interplay between tryptophan metabolism, sleep, and cognition in rodents. The role involves experimental work in biochemistry, pharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience, including in vivo microdialysis, HPLC analysis, and EEG/EMG sleep recordings. The fellow will work under general supervision and be expected to analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and communicate effectively.
Key qualifications
- Fundamental knowledge and research experience in neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, and neurophysiological assessments
- Experience with pharmacological approaches and working with rodents in a laboratory setting
- Ability to work independently and in a team, with skills in data analysis and manuscript preparation
- Experience or expertise in EEG/EMG sleep recordings preferred
- Knowledge of hippocampus and brain learning and memory circuitry preferred
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