Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Neurosci & Reg Medicine

About the role

The position is designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific, technical, and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory. Responsibilities include participating in project planning and development of research projects, developing and refining protocols, performing various experimental studies, analyzing results, and writing manuscripts and developing research proposals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research projects.
• Develop and refine protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Perform a variety of experimental studies including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and pharmacology experiments.
• Experiments may include but not be limited to animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, collection of tissues, and multiomic profiling.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.
• Write manuscripts and develop research proposals in line with the laboratory's research directions.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. from an accredited college or university.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Recruitment Period

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• Original transcripts required for academic degrees
• Post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s) required for candidates trained by foreign institutions
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees after 6 months of employment
• Confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information maintained by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check review required prior to starting with Augusta University.
• Credit check required for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions requiring driving an Augusta University vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Search Job ID: 296572.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

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