"Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center"

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow performs advanced technical work under the supervision of the principal investigator. The responsibilities include planning and performing experiments and analyzing data, presenting data at lab meetings and international conferences, and writing scientific papers and grant applications. The major focus of the lab is on the interplay between vascular cells and the extracellular matrix in blood vessel development and disease. The lab applies developmental biology, genetic, biochemical, and omics approaches to uncover key insights into the morphogenesis and pathogenesis of the blood vessel wall. Ongoing projects focus on the following areas: i) aorta and elastin aortopathy, ii) ductus arteriosus and patent ductus arteriosus, and iii) cerebral vasculature and intracranial hemorrhage. The lab has the advantage of utilizing genetic mouse models and accessing human samples.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; Review articles prepared by others.
• 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 Postdoctoral Fellows, students, and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures, and other technological aspects of research activities.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and operate scientific equipment; Instruct others in the operation of equipment.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Conduct a range of experimental studies, including cell culture, Western blot, realtime PCR, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, genotyping, and various microscopy and imaging techniques.
• Perform searching the scientific literature, developing new techniques, and presenting findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Research background in molecular and cellular biology and mouse genetics using multiple experimental techniques including cell culture, RNA/protein analysis, flow cytometry, omics approaches, immunohistochemical analysis, and in vivo mice experiments.

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 to meet deadlines. Willingness and ability to work with research animals. Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position). 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.