Postdoctoral Fellow




Job ID: 266096

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:



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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 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.



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 Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.



Job Summary


This position involves an advanced level of scientific intellectual, technical, and administrative work in support of NIH-funded research on extracellular vesicles, their therapeutic and pathogenic roles, particularly role in senescence, in the research laboratory of the department of periodontics ('Periodontal Molecular Immunology Laboratory'). Develop research study design and participate in research data collection, analysis and documentation with relevant guidelines and protocol; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; write manuscripts and publish results in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, molecular biologic, statistical, and computational procedures.



Responsibilities


The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



General Duties



Read grants supporting the laboratory, and papers produced by the work of the PI and affiliates, design experiments independently and in concert with PI, obtain and maintain research compliance, including infectious disease, biological and chemical safety, IACUC and IRB. Maintain bacterial cultures, cell cultures and animal colonies. Monitor animal welfare during animal experimentation. Isolate and characterize blood cells of human subjects and mice. Collect classify and store human and animal tissues for molecular analyses. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols, while adhering to accepted scientific principles and ethical standards and compliance with local and federal guidelines.



Experiments



Analyze results of experiments and procedures using statistical or other software. Teach and participate in complex microbiological, chemical, quantitative, cytological, flow cytometry and molecular biological analyses.



Literature & Meetings



Coordinate and participate in research of the scientific literature to design experiments and interpret results. Develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reports in the literature. Present findings at scientific meetings locally, national and internationally.



Scientific Papers



Write papers for publications in scientific journals and review articles prepared by others.



Reports & Grants



Strategize with PI on generation of preliminary data and timeline for progress reports, grant renewal or new grants to be submitted.



Other Duties



Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned.



Required Qualifications



Educational Requirements



PhD or equivalent from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of molecular, immunological, microbiological and cellular biological discipline.



Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities



ABILITIES



In depth knowledge of the scientific method, cellular and molecular biology approaches to test hypotheses and the quantitative and statistical knowledge to analyze data. English writing skills an speaking skills.



Shift/Salary/Benefits


Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)


Salary Minimum: $52,000.00/Annually


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


Recruitment Period: 12/19/23 - 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 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 the course of 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.



How To Apply


Consider applying with us today!



https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/



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


If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365




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