Faculty- Center Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine

Position: Open Rank Faculty- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine
Open Rank Faculty
- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine

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Job Summary

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The Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CBGM) at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University is currently seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The CBGM seeks distinguished investigators with NIH funding. This position will be part of a well-funded and growing team of researchers that are dedicated to advancing translational research through the use of modern high throughput technologies.

The CBGM is currently looking for applicants with expertise in the following disciplines: cardiovascular research, molecular genomics and/or vision research. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent program. This position is considered to be on tenure track. Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities

Duties - 95%

• Conduct cutting edge research in the fields of cardiovascular research, vision research and/or molecular genomics.
• Carry out research projects independently; design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis, write manuscripts, and publish results.
• Establish vigorous independent extramurally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university.
• Develop new methods and technology and work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the department.
• Assist with training and supervision of students, postdocs, and technicians.

Other - 5%

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., MD, or Ph.D./MD or equivalent;
Research experience and extramural funding.

Assistant Professor
- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Associate Professor
- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor
- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

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.

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

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

Professor
- 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…