Assistant Research Scientist- Georgia Cancer Center

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University’s Georgia Cancer Center seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to lead cancer signaling and drug development research using human samples and mouse models. The role includes lab management, purchasing, and updating safety protocols, with opportunities to mentor students and prepare manuscripts and grants.

The position is non-tenure track, full-time, with salary commensurate to education and experience, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research independently, including planning, execution of experiments, and data analyses.
• Mentor students and assist them with their research projects.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and grant applications, including data and figure preparation.
• Manage purchases and ensure safety protocol updates; complete required trainings for lab research.

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Assistant Research Scientist- Georgia Cancer Center

Job ID: 254810

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

Job ID: 254810

Position # 40052217

The Gerogia Cancer Center at Augusta University is recruiting for an Assistant Research Scientist. The purpose of this Assistant Research Scientist position Is to have a scientist with medical knowledge and scientific research experience to conduct research on both human samples and mouse models for cancer signaling and drug development research for precision medicine research. The personnel would also be responsible for general lab managing, including purchasing materials, and ensuring all safety protocols are updated. The scientist would be required to conduct independent research, preparing manuscripts and research grants. Lastly, the scientist will assist the Pl and the other scientist in the lab for collaborative research and student mentoring. This is a non-tenure type position.

Responsibilities

Conducting scientific research in an independent manner - 60

Conducting scientific research in an independent manner, which includes planning, execution of experiments, data analyses.

Involved in student mentoring and assist them with research - 5

Involved in student mentoring and assist them with research their research projects.

Preparing scientific manuscripts and grant applications - 30

Preparing scientific manuscripts and grant applications, including data preparation, figure preparation and submission.

Responsible for purchases, and safety protocol updates - 5

Responsible for purchases and safety protocol updates; the individual should fulfil all required trainings related to research conducted in the lab.

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

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.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranksincluding research faculty at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five‑year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf

College/Department Information

TheMedical College of Georgiais one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta,regional clinical campusesfor third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four‑year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education tomore than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council forGraduate Medical Education‑approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

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 10,500 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. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Location

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

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 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.