Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

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.

What do we offer?

University-wide resources for individuals with families and individuals underrepresented in science.

Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development and opportunities tailored toward individual career goals.

A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.

Regular opportunities to interact with other scientists at Augusta University and other international group meetings.

Training in human and mouse genetics, systems, and computational biology through interactions with lab members and workshops/courses offered on campus.

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:

• Conduct bioinformatics or computational biology. Apply GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques. Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases. Collaborate with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation. Prepare written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public. Supervise staff and students. Maintain and organize large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

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

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 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.

This position is (fully/partially) 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 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. Consider applying with us today!