Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Vascular Biology Center

About the role

A training position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific, technical, and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory or research setting. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols, develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures, and publish results in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, statistical/computational, and dissection procedures to study the role of non-coding RNAs in ischemic vascular biology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Teach and participate in complex macro- and micro-serological, histologic and cell culture procedures.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Cook up and evaluate new research techniques and procedures.
• Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Review articles prepared by others.
• Schedule and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.
• Advise principal investigators, 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.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willing to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willing to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willing to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Benefits

This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

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. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

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.

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: 296015. Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.