Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Augusta, GA is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to engage in advanced research within the Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and will be responsible for data collection, experiment analysis, and protocol development. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant scientific field is mandatory.
• Experience in a research environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research projects.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures.
• Write manuscripts and develop research proposals.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to work with research animals

Ability to work independently

Education

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow – MCG Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

Job ID: 292178
Location: Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and 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 are available at https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php. Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia comprises 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.

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was founded nearly 200 years ago in 1828 as the nation’s fifth public medical school. It is the state’s flagship medical school and Augusta University’s founding school. The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine houses several key research resources, including the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state‑of‑the‑art microscopy facility featuring advanced imaging technologies such as multiphoton confocal microscopes, an N‑STORM super‑resolution microscope, light‑sheet microscopes and imaging flow cytometry, supporting cutting‑edge research in cellular and molecular neuroscience.

Job Summary

A 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. Engage in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols, develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures, and contribute to publication in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational, and dissection procedures and manage the lab’s mouse colony. Participate in project planning and development of research projects. Develop and refine protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Perform a variety of experimental studies including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and pharmacology experiments. Experiments may include but are not limited to animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, collection of tissues, multiomic profiling. Analyze results of experiments and procedures and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research projects.
• Develop and refine protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Perform a variety of experimental studies, including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and pharmacology experiments.
• Experiments may include, but not be limited to, animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, collection of tissues, and multiomic profiling.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.
• Write manuscripts and develop research proposals in line with the laboratory’s research directions.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.

Required Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days; Monday – Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Salary: commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Position is fully/partially funded through external sources; continued employment contingent upon availability of these funds.
• Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
• Benefits that may be elected include 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 for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage require a credit check.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and original transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates also need an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees must ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

• Promote a customer‑friendly environment and provide superior service to patients, students, faculty and employees.
• Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment; use of any tobacco products on 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! Search for Job ID: 292178 on the Augusta University website. Contact us at 706‑721‑9365 for assistance.

To Apply

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=292178&PostingSeq=1