"Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Physiology"

Job Summary

This position is a training position designed to learn, through engagement, in an advanced level of scientific, technical, and administrative work in support of research efforts in Dr. Abais-Battad's research lab in the Department of Physiology. Incumbent will participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols, develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures and perform a variety of complex biological, microscopic, surgical, and statistical/computational procedures. Experiments include functional measures of blood pressure, renal, vascular, and metabolic function, mass spectrometry and lipid analysis, mitochondrial bioenergetics, protein and mRNA expression measures as well as hormone, cell signaling and genetic analyses, among others. The job also involves designing and conducting research projects, presenting at national/international conferences, and writing manuscripts. The PI will closely work with the successful candidate for training in all these aspects, and the candidate will be encouraged to apply for independent postdoctoral fellowship grants.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols and carry out experiments while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• 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.
• 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 and review articles prepared by others. Submit grant applications.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work. Advise principal investigator, 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.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a formal research setting.
• Experience with molecular, genetic and/or physiological measurement techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

A background in cardiovascular physiology/pharmacology or biochemistry, and proficiency in rodent handling and surgical techniques will be considered highly desirable for the position.

Additional experience with genetic analyses such as RNA sequencing, lipid biology, and mass spectrometry will be considered advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

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

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous chemicals, research animals, and animal/human tissues.

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.

Conditions of Employment

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

How To Apply

Search Job ID: 295028.

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.

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