Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Location:

Augusta University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

A NIH grant-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Georgia Cancer Center for highly motivated individuals interested in cancer immunology and immunotherapy. The major research focus of this funded research project is to develop new immunotherapy regimens through in-depth mechanistic understanding of tumor-host interaction in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment using cutting edge technologies. The successful applicant will plan and take part in performing experiments with other lab members as a team.

He/she will take the lead in analyzing, interpreting results and working together with the PI for manuscript preparation and scientific presentations. A motivated applicant with the career goal of becoming an independent researcher will be encouraged and assisted.

• Perform Experiments – Plans, performs experiments and clearly documents experimental procedures and results.
• Techniques – Performs routine immunology techniques, including high dimensional flow cytometry analysis, histology and immunohistochemistry staining, microscopic image acquisition and analysis.
• Analyzes and Interprets Experimental Data – Analyzes and interprets experimental data.
• Troubleshoot Technical Issues – Takes initiative to troubleshoot technical issues, modifies and improves existing protocol, and develops new protocols to meet the needs of new research projects.
• Training – Assists the PI with new lab member orientation, student training and instructions of basic laboratory operation.
• Research – Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals.
• Attend Seminars – Participates in the journal clubs, research in progress seminars and career development trainings.
• Other – Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. from an accredited college or university

• Experience in cellular immunology and molecular biology, including skills in high‑dimensional flow cytometry and advanced data analysis is desired.

• Knowledge and skills in the field of Immunology and molecular biology, preferably in the context of tumor immunology and immunotherapy.

• Shift: Days/M‑F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
• Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
• Recruitment Period: 11/18/25 – Until Filled
• 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.

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.

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