Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunology Center

Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunology Center of Georgia

Position:
Postdoctoral Fellow – Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University, Full Time.

Location:

Augusta University, Augusta, GA.

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, hosting four campuses across the state and a public academic health center. The university trains the next generation of innovators, leaders, and clinicians while conducting groundbreaking research in health sciences.

Join our dynamic research team in Dr. Rafael Czepielewski’s lab. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D. with a strong background in mouse models, immunology, or molecular biology to explore the functional roles of lymphatic vasculature and immune cells.

Key research areas include lymphatic molecular remodeling in IBD immunity, formation and repercussions of tertiary lymphoid structures, and intestinal antigen responses in disrupted gut‑to‑lymph‑node communication. Techniques will involve molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, whole‑mount imaging, tissue clearing, intravital imaging, histology, and RNA‑sequencing.

• Designing and conducting independent experiments aligned with the research group’s objectives.
• Maintaining, organizing, and ensuring adequate status of reagents, cells, and mouse colonies.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to generate high‑quality research findings.
• Preparing manuscripts for peer‑review publication and presenting findings at conferences.
• Engaging with mentor on research matters and participating in departmental seminars and meetings.
• Contributing to grant proposals and pursuing external funding.
• Assisting in the supervision and mentoring of co‑workers and students.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn other software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and detail‑oriented skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.

Shift: Days, Monday–Friday (outside normal business hours may be required).

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications within the established range, generally minimum‑midpoint of the position.

Benefits:
Full‑time eligible employees may elect health, dental, and life insurance; teachers retirement or optional retirement plan; earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program available after six months of employment.

• All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check before starting.
• When applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive university vehicles.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and original transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates require credential evaluation.
• Employees shall uphold cybersecurity and privacy policies regarding sensitive information.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from under‑represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Visit Augusta University Careers to submit an application. For inquiries, contact 706‑721‑9365.