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!