Postdoctoral Fellow - MCG-Vascular Biology Center

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia focuses on breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, with ongoing projects in aorta and elastin aortopathy, ductus arteriosus and patent ductus arteriosus, and cerebral vasculature and intracranial hemorrhage.

About the role

The Postdoctoral Fellow performs advanced technical work under the supervision of the principal investigator, focusing on the interplay between vascular cells and the extracellular matrix in blood vessel development and disease. The lab applies developmental biology, genetic, biochemical, and omics approaches using genetic mouse models and human samples.

Responsibilities

• Compose and review articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel.
• Advise on research techniques, procedures, and technological aspects of research activities.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and operate scientific equipment; instruct others in equipment use.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols, ensuring adherence to accepted scientific principles and federal guidelines.
• Conduct experiments including cell culture, Western blot, real-time PCR, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, genotyping, and microscopy/imaging techniques.
• Perform literature searches, develop new techniques, and present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Research background in molecular and cellular biology and mouse genetics.
• Experience with cell culture, RNA/protein analysis, flow cytometry, omics approaches, immunohistochemical analysis, and in vivo mice experiments.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan).
• Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees employed successfully for more than 6 months.

Schedule

Days; Monday-Friday (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required).