Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Job Details

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 293450

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions... USG Statement of Core Values.

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... 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.

What do we offer?

University-wide resources for individuals with families and individuals underrepresented in science.
Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development...
A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.
Regular opportunities to interact with other scientists...
Training in human and mouse genetics, systems, and computational biology...
Possibility to experience international mobilization (Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden).

Job Summary

Aherrahrou's lab, located at the Immunology Center of Georgia, applies in-silico as well as in-vitro and in-vivo methods to further unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases. We have a large dataset and are engaged in large networks of national and international collaborations like CARDIoGRAMplusC4D, Leducq, and others, and actively participate in data and sample exchange.

Dr. Aherrahrou's Research Publications can be found here.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

Interest in or have a good command of bioinformatics or computational biology.
Application of GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques.
Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases.
Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation.
Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public.
Supervising of staff and students.
Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics.
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in computational biology (bioinformatics, genomics, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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.
This position is funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits... Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University...

How To Apply

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 293450.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

Application materials
Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests.
Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
Contact information for three references.

For more questions, please contact Dr. Redouane Aherrahrou at raherrahrou@augusta.edu.

University System of Georgia

270 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334, USA

"Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA"

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