"Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunology Center of Georgia"

Job Summary

Join our dynamic research team at Rafael Czepielewski's lab. We invite outstanding and highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and a strong background in mouse models, immunology, or molecular biology to explore novel functional roles of lymphatic vasculature and immune cells with us.

As a team-oriented basic research group, we aim to understand the homeostatic and pathogenic roles of lymphatic and immune responses in the context of chronic inflammation. Our interdisciplinary team of experts uses cutting-edge techniques to unravel the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions, with the goal of developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for these devastating diseases.

Arising from these original results, our lab will further explore:

1. Lymphatic molecular remodeling and its effect on IBD immunity.
2. The formation and repercussions of TLS.
3. The intestinal antigen responses in disrupted gut to lymph node communication.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be exposed to techniques that include but are not limited to: molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, whole-mount imaging, tissue clearing, intravital imaging, histology, in vitro and in vivo assays and RNA-sequencing.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

EXPERIMENTS: Designing and conducting independent research in line with the objectives of the research group, while maintaining the resources (ie. reagents, cells, mice) in adequate status and organization.

PROJECT PLANNING & PROTOCOLS: Analyzing and interpreting complex datasets and generating high-quality research findings.

MANUSCRIPTS: Preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research findings at national and international conferences and workshops.

SEMINARS & MEETINGS: Engage in open discussions with the mentor regarding research matters and actively participating in departmental seminars and meetings, as well as engaging in professional development opportunities.

GRANT PROPOSALS: Contributing to grant proposals and seeking external funding to support research activities.

MENTORING: Assisting with the supervision and mentoring of co-workers and students.

OTHER: Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

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

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

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.

Location

Augusta University

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

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

College/Department Information

The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the ability of the immune system to combat disease. The IMMCG will accomplish this by assembling teams of biomedical researchers with strong records of scientific innovation and technological development. The IMMCG will be co-directed by world-class immunologists Drs. Catherine 'Lynn' Hedrick and Klaus Ley, both of whom have made major discoveries linking immune cells to specific mechanisms of disease. The goal of the IMMCG is to produce novel and effective treatments for conditions that heavily impact the communities of Georgia and the United States. The new center is aggressively recruiting faculty and staff to lead projects focused on cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease and cancer.

Job ID

284821

Full/Part Time: Full Time