Senior Research Associate - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

About the role

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at Augusta University is seeking a researcher to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research and translational studies. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of research, including data collection, experimental design, and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, statistical/computational, and dissection procedures.
• Develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques.
• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Advise principal investigators, other postdocs, students, and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures, and other technological aspects of research activities.
• Assist the PI with supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Perform experiments using acute and chronic stress models, transgenic mouse models, and high-fat diet model, performing behavioral tests evaluating depression, anxiety, PTSD, learning and memory.
• Coordinate and participate 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other natural, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned, with two years of experience in research, basic science, or clinical laboratory, particularly clinical trial research.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other natural, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned, with a minimum of five years' research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

Pay Band: B9
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

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, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

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.

Other Information

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Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.

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.

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