"Postdoctoral Fellow - Physiology"

Job Summary

This postdoctoral fellow position is a training position designed to learn, through engagement, at an advanced level of scientific, technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in a research lab. The 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. The job also involves designing and conducting research projects, presenting at national/international conferences, and writing manuscripts.

This position will focus on completing the aims for Dr. Faulkner's project that is part of a recently funded AHA Strategically Focused Research Network on Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: Heterogeneity in Women. Scientists in the network work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment fostered by interactions across many science and medical disciplines. Studies related to Dr. Faulkner's project are approached with a translational perspective, utilizing transgenic and surgical mouse models of preeclampsia as well as human tissues/cell lines to determine pathways involved in hypertension and lipid biology. Experiments include functional measures of blood pressure and vascular function, mass spectrometry and lipid analysis, protein and mRNA expression measures as well as hormone, cell signaling and genetic analyses, among others. The PI will closely work with the successful candidate for training in all of these aspects, and the candidate will be encouraged to apply for independent postdoctoral fellowship grants.

Responsibilities

RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS

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.

DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS

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. Presents findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally and internationally. Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.

LAB MANAGEMENT

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.

EQUIPMENT

Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in operation of equipment.

OTHER

Performs other duties incidental to work described herein.

Required Qualifications

Experience working in a formal research setting and have basic laboratory skills. Experience with molecular, genetic and/or physiological measurement techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with good organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently with only general supervision. Ability to complete work and meet deadlines. Willingness and ability to work with hazardous chemicals, rodents and their tissues and 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. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

How To Apply

Search for Job ID: 288159. 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. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=288159&PostingSeq=1.