Senior Research Scientist- Immunology Center of Georgia

Job Summary

Job ID 297668

Position # 40107970

The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a Senior Research Scientist faculty position. This position focuses on the immunology of human cardiovascular disease within the Immunology Center of Georgia.

The successful candidate will conduct research projects aligned with IMMCG's human research initiatives. Primary responsibilities include recruiting and consenting research participants, maintaining and managing clinical samples, reviewing electronic medical records, and supporting other activities related to ongoing clinical research projects within the Center. The candidate will also be expected to publish peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, present research findings at national and international meetings, and develop NIH and foundation grant applications to support their clinical research program.

This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Research - 75%
Design, conduct, and support basic, translational, & clinical research studies in accordance with approved protocols

Perform experiments and data collection using established and emerging research methodologies

Analyze and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and analytical tools

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely research records (e.g., lab notebooks, databases, regulatory files)

Troubleshoot experimental procedures and contribute to method development and optimization

Grant, Funding Support, & Publications - 25%
Assist with preparation of grant proposals, progress reports, and renewals

Track research milestones and deliverables associated with funded projects

Contribute to budget justifications and resource planning related to research activities

Publish in peer-reviewed scientific papers & present at meetings

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent from an accredited college or university with at least five years' research experience.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

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.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.