"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Job Summary

The purpose of the position is to manage lab operations, conduct and document research experiments as well as take care of animal colony. Also, analyze, discuss and prepare data for publication under the supervision of Dr. Erivan Schnaider Ramos Junior.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• LEARN THROUGH ENGAGEMENT: Learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific, technical and administrative work.
• PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH DATA COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION: Participate in research data collection and documentation within approved guidelines and protocols.
• DEVELOP AND EVALUATE NEW RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES: Develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; prepare and publish results in scientific journals.
• PERFORM REQUIRED CELLULAR AND MOLECULOAR BIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLO: Perform required cellular and molecular biology and immunology techniques as well as pre-arranged in vitro and in vivo experiments with animal colonies.
• OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience of working in the field of oral and bone biology. Previous experience with animal colony management including genotyping and handling transgenic animals. Clinical background to correlate experimental findings with human diseases and applications would be a plus.

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 organizational skills, prioritization, and customer service skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the 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.