Postdoctoral Fellow

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Location:

Augusta University

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

This is a postdoc researcher position, and the purpose is to advance the lab's cancer genomics research by leading end-to-end projects, formulating hypotheses, generating and analyzing multi-omics data, and translating findings into publications and grant support while developing the postdoc's path toward scientific independence in a collaborative team.

• Project leadership & study design (hypotheses, experimental/analysis plans, timelines).
• Data generation & sample management.
• Primary computational analysis & pipeline execution.
• Biological interpretation & result synthesis (figures, summaries, validation proposals).
• Writing & communication (manuscripts, presentations, collaborator updates).
• Grants & reporting (methods, results summaries).
• Mentorship & collaboration (code/protocol reviews, assisting trainees).
• Data stewardship & compliance (metadata, permissions, backups).
• Other duties assigned.

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

• Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced analytic approaches to cancer genomics.
• Experience with single-cell or spatial transcriptomics workflows.
• Familiarity with long-read sequencing technologies and structural variation analysis.
• Prior involvement in collaborative, large-scale genomics projects.

• Knowledge:
  Molecular/cancer biology and genetics to interpret genomic findings.
• Computing:
  Linux fluency, version control, and strong R/Python programming.
• Core analyses: NGS data QC, alignment, variant calling, copy-number/structural variation; integrative multi-omics.
• HPC/cloud:
  Efficient job scheduling, resource/storage management.
• Statistics & visualization:
  Solid statistical reasoning, high-quality visualization.
• Data governance:
  Compliance with privacy/IRB; organized data structures and backups.
• Optional:
  Biospecimen handling; DNA/RNA extraction and QC; NGS library preparation.

Shift: Days/Mon-Fri (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 to midpoint).

Recruitment Period: 11/8/25 – Until Filled

Benefits:
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our part-time employees. Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program eligibility may apply after 6 months of employment for full-time staff.

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting.
• If applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports may be required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: proof of completed degree(s) and transcripts may be required. Foreign credentials may require evaluation.
• All employees must protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

This position includes responsibilities to promote a customer-friendly environment and provide superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient- and family-centered care institution and a tobacco-free campus.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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