Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center

Job Summary

A training position at an advanced level of scientific, technical, and administrative work in support of research efforts. Participate in research data collection and documentation, develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures, and publish results in scientific journals. Perform complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, statistical/computational, and dissection procedures. The major focus is on blood pressure regulation and vascular function in mouse models of sex chromosome mutations. Multiple experimental techniques including minor animal surgery, telemetry, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blots, unbiased genome-wide RNA deep sequencing (RNA-seq), and confocal microscopy. In vitro cell culture, PCR, Western Blot Mouse surgery includes telemetry, gonadectomy, mini-pump implantation, tissue isolation, histology studies, and fluorescence microscopy for imaging. Mouse physiology measurement includes an echo for cardiac and vascular function. Data analysis, grant, and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature, summarize and evaluate findings, and 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.
• Advise principal investigators, 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.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Strong research background in mouse vascular physiology/pathology, molecular biology, or metabolic reprogramming using multiple experimental techniques including mouse surgery, primary cell culture, RNA analysis, performing mouse breeding, and routine experiments such as cloning, western blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunohistochemistry analyses.

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 or willingness to learn.

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.

Location

Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job ID: 297771

Full/Part Time: Full Time

How To Apply

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