Post Doctoral Associate (Ko)

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctorate in neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, or related research field
• 1 years of experience/exposure in animal research
• strong passion for pain and/or addiction research
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees