Postdoctoral position is available immediately at the University of South Carolina (USC) to study the role of urinary bladder smooth muscle ion channels, such as BK, SK, IK and Kv channels, and their regulation by muscarinic and beta-adrenergic receptors. Applicants should have a PhD degree with a strong background in physiology/pharmacology, electrophysiology (patch-clamp and/or microelectrodes), cell and molecular biology, bladder cystometry, and experience in animal handling and rodent surgery. A good background in urinary bladder smooth muscle function and regulation is strongly required. This project is ideal for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated experience in electrophysiology (patch-clamp and microelectrodes), molecular biology (RT-PCR, Western blot, immunocytochemistry), calcium imaging (fura-2, flou-4, high speed confocal), bladder cystometry, and smooth muscle tension recordings. Experiments will involve use of whole-cell patch-clamp and single channel recordings, calcium imaging, molecular biology, and functional studies utilizing transgenic mice. Good communication and organizational skills, and excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) are required. Applicants should have demonstrated scientific productivity and be able to conduct independent research. Five years of funding are currently available. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with the USC guidelines and pay-scale. The College of Pharmacy is located in downtown Columbia, one block from the State House. Columbia offers a high standard of living with good access to both cultural and outdoor activities. Please send a CV, letter of interest, statement of research interests, and contact information for 3-5 referees to:
Georgi V. Petkov, PhD
Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina
Coker Life Sciences Building, Room 709
715 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone (Office): 803-777-1891
Phone (Lab): 803-777-6216
Fax: 803-777-8356
E-mail: petkov@cop.sc.edu