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    Postdoctoral Fellow - Augusta, United States - Augusta University

    Augusta University
    Augusta University Augusta, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    About Us


    Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state.

    More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

    Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

    Location

    Augusta University -Our Health Sciences Campus:1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

    College/Department Information


    Our faculty study a variety of fundamental questions ranging from neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, functions of the nervous system and regenerative medicine, using a broad repertoire of experimental approaches.

    A number of doctoral students of Neuroscience and Molecular Medicine PhD Programs are doing their thesis research in the department.

    The department is also a major contributor to Augusta University's Center for Healthy Aging, a multidisciplinary consortium whose mission to improve and restore function to injured and degenerating tissues of the human body.

    The department places a strong emphasis on translational research with collaborations with multiple clinical departments including Neurology, Psychiatry, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Medicine.

    Job Summary


    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 clinical research setting.

    Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals.

    Perform a variety of complex procedures of biochemistry, molecular biology, mouse genetics, microscopic imaging, histology, bioinformatics, and functional genomics. Provide research guidance and technical training to undergraduates, graduates and other research personnel.

    Responsibilities

    The duties include, but are not limited to:


    Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.

    Perform a variety of experimental studies including animal behavior, cell biology and molecular biology experiments.

    Experiments may include but not be limited to performing animal surgery, microinjection, behavioral testing, genotyping, western blot, real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry and various microscopy and imaging techniques.

    Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis


    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.

    Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally and internationally

    Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others


    Supervise 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

    Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications

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

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Ability to maintain confidentiality

    Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

    Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

    Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

    Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of 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.


    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.

    Consider applying with us today

    Conditions of Employment

    All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.


    All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

    Other Information


    This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.

    "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday 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.

    How To Apply

    Consider applying with us today

    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

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