Postdoctoral Fellow - MCG Neurosci and Reg Medicine

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Assistance

13 holidays

Job summary

Augusta University, a leading health and education institution in Georgia, invites applications for a research training position supporting advanced scientific work in a university lab. The role emphasizes data collection, protocol adherence, and development of new techniques under supervision.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with full benefits. This on-site opportunity sits on the Augusta University Health Sciences Campus with access to cutting-edge resources and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support research efforts in an advanced laboratory or clinical setting.
• Participate in data collection and documentation according to protocols.
• Develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

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 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as 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 https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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.

Location

Augusta University -

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

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

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 at the Medical College of Georgia houses several key research resources, including the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state-of-the-art microscopy facility. This facility features advanced imaging technologies such as multiphoton confocal microscopes, an N-STORM super-resolutiion microscope, light-sheet microscopes, and imaging flow cytometry, supporting cutting-edge research in cellular and molecular neuroscience.

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 chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures.

Responsibilities

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


• PUBLICATIONS: Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.


• SUPERVISE: 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 personnel on research techniques, procedures and other technological aspects of research activities.


• EQUIPMENT: Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in operation of equipment.


• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.


• Skills Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.


• Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)


• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position


• This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.


• 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.

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.


• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.


• 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 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.