"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Job Summary

A NIH grant-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Georgia Cancer Center for highly motivated individuals interested in cancer immunology and immunotherapy. The major research focus of this funded research project is to develop new immunotherapy regimens through in-depth mechanistic understanding of tumor-host interaction in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment using cutting edge technologies. The successful applicant will plan and take part in performing experiments with other lab members as a team. He/she will take the lead in analyzing, interpretating results and working together with the PI for manuscript preparation and scientific presentations. A motivated applicant with the career goal of becoming an independent researcher will be encouraged and assisted.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform Experiments: Plans, performs experiments and clearly documents experimental procedures and results.
• Techniques: Performs routine immunology techniques, including high dimensional flow cytometry analysis, histology and immunohistochemistry staining, microscopic image acquisition and analysis.
• Analyzes and Interprets Experimental Data: Analyzes and interprets experimental data.
• Troubleshoot Technical Issues: Takes initiative to troubleshoot technical issues, modifies and improves existing protocol, and develops new protocols to meet the needs of new research projects.
• Training: Assists the PI with new lab member orientation, student training and instructions of basic laboratory operation.
• Research: Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals.
• Attend Seminars: Participates in the journal clubs, research in progress seminars and career development trainings.
• Other: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph. D from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cellular immunology and molecular biology, including skills in high-dimensional flow cytometry and advanced data analysis is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and skills in the field of Immunology and molecular biology, preferably in the context of tumor immunology and immunotherapy.

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: 11/18/25 - 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!

Location

Augusta University

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

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

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.

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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