Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Physiology

About the role

This position is a training position designed to learn, through engagement, in an advanced level of scientific, technical, and administrative work in support of research efforts in Dr. Abais-Battad's research lab in the Department of Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols and carry out experiments while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis.
• Teach and participate in complex bacteriological, chemical, and/or radio-chemical qualitative and quantitative analysis, macro- and micro-serological, histologic, and cell culture procedures.
• Cookordination and participation in research of scientific literature, summarize and evaluate findings, develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects.
• Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals and review articles prepared by others.
• Submit grant applications.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.
• Advise principal investigator, other postdocs, students, and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures, and other technological aspects of research activities.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers, and other complex scientific equipment.
• Instruct others in operation of equipment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a formal research setting.
• Experience with molecular, genetic and/or physiological measurement techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background in cardiovascular physiology/pharmacology or biochemistry.
• Proficiency in rodent handling and surgical techniques.
• Additional experience with genetic analyses such as RNA sequencing, lipid biology, and mass spectrometry.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Basic laboratory skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous chemicals, research animals, and animal/human tissues.

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.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

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• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.