<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Post Doctoral FellowDepartment:COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences</p> <p>Part/Full Time:Full Time</p> <p>Advertised Salary Range:About UofSC</p> <p>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The College of Pharmacy is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team.</p> <p>A Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in the Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Carolina. The lab is interested in studying the neurodevelopmental mechanisms underlying addiction. The Postdoctoral Fellow will use a combination of state-of-the-art methodologies spanning animal behavior, in vivo surgical techniques, molecular/cellular approaches, and extracellular vesicle analysis in pre-clinical rodent models. Our goal is to understand how neurodevelopmental processes and extracellular vesicle-mediated cell communication shape the neural circuits that drive addictive behaviors, with the aim of revealing promising targets for future treatments of addiction and related disorders.</p> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Experience in rodent models, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis. </li><li>Dedication to basic research with strong analytical and communication skills. </li><li>Highly motivated and able to work both independently and in a team. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Job Close Date</p> <p>06/27/2026</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 27, 2026.</p> <p>To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7156183EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.</p> <p>Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.</p> <p>https://www.jobelephant.com/</p>