Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Cellular Biology & Anatomy

Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Cellular Biology & Anatomy

Job : 284689

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy is dedicated to understanding cellular function through state-of-the-art research in areas such as autophagy and apoptosis, bone metabolism, developmental biology, molecular motors, dysphagia/swallowing disorders, exosome biology, renal disease, stem cell research, vision science (retina and cornea), and cell wounding. The Department trains future researchers, educators, and health care professionals through outstanding research and education.

Job Summary

Perform administrative and technical work in support of research regarding retinal neurovascular biology and mechanisms of immune, neuron, and vascular interaction that control retinal neurovascular function during health and disease. Work with the Principal Investigator and lab members to develop novel strategies for cell survival, vascular repair, and revascularization in diseases like retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Responsibilities

• Experiments
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  Technical work includes molecular/cellular biology experiments; cell/tissue culture; animal breeding/handling; vision function assessment. Analyze results using manual or computer techniques.
• Project Planning & Protocols
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  Perform administrative and technical work in support of research initiatives in the assigned laboratory. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Scientific Literature & Meetings
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  Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings; develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported in other projects. Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally. Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.
• Administrative
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  Maintain detailed lab records and support daily lab operations. Teach and participate in complex qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• General Duties
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  Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research…