"Postdoctoral Fellow - Forensic PHD"

Job Summary

A training position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory or clinical research setting. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Teach and participate in complex bacteriological, chemical and/or radio-chemical qualitative and quantitative analysis, macro- and micro-serological, histologic and cell culture procedures.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings; develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects. Present 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.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in operation of equipment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Must be eligible for GA license.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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; Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

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: $/Annually (to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range). Recruitment Period: 10/28/24 - Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees.

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.