"Postdoctoral Fellow - Cellular Biology & Anatomy"

Job Summary

Perform administrative and technical work in support of research regarding retinal neurovascular biology and mechanisms of immune, neuron, and vascular interaction that control retinal neurovascular function during health and disease. Work with Principle Investigator and lab members to develop novel strategies for cell survival, vascular repair, and revascularization in diseases like retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform administrative and technical work in support of research initiatives in assigned laboratory. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Technical work includes Molecular/Cellular Biology experiments; Cell/Tissue culture; Animal breeding/handling; Vision function assessment. Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques.
• Administrative functions include maintaining a detailed lab record and support daily lab operations. Teach and participate in complex qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings; attend lab meetings; develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects. Presents findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally and internationally. Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.
• 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.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with maintaining mouse colonies. Knowledge of eye research.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of eye research. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

SKILLS

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

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines. Willingness and ability to work with research animals. Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal 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. 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 information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.