"Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG 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

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Experiments

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.

Project Planning & Protocols

Perform administrative and technical work in support of research initiatives in assigned laboratory. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.

Scientific Literature & Meetings

Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings; develop derivative applications of 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.

Administrative

Administrative functions include maintaining a detailed lab record and support daily lab operations. Teach and participate in complex qualitative and quantitative analysis.

General Duties

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.

Other Duties

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent 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.

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.

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy is dedicated to understanding cellular function through state-of-the art research in areas such as autophagy and apoptosis, bone metabolism, developmental biology, molecular motors, dysphagia/swallowing disorders, exosome biology, renal disease, stem cell research, vision science (retina and cornea), and cell wounding. The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy has as its core mission the advancement of outstanding research and education. We work collaboratively to discover new knowledge through innovative biomedical research, to transmit that knowledge to students, and to train future researchers, educators, and health care professionals.