Faculty- Center Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine

Position: Open Rank Faculty- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine
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The Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CBGM) within the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

CBGM is seeking distinguished investigators with current NIH funding to join its growing research team. This position offers the opportunity to become part of a well-funded, collaborative environment dedicated to advancing translational research through the use of cutting-edge, high-throughput technologies.

The Center welcomes applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

* Cardiovascular research

* Molecular genomics

* Vision research

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program while contributing to the Center's mission of advancing biomedical discovery and innovation.

The tenure status (on tenure track, tenure upon appointment, or not on tenure track) will be determined based on the qualifications of the final candidate and will be confirmed in the final offer letter along with position expectations. Please see 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.

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 based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience,…