Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellow – MCG-Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Job

Location:

Augusta University

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

A training position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory or clinical research setting. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures.

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Perform a variety of experimental studies including animal behavior, cell biology and molecular biology experiments. Experiments may involve animal surgery, microinjection, behavioral testing, genotyping, western blot, real‑time PCR, immunohistochemistry and various microscopy and imaging techniques.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.
• Advise principal investigators, other postdocs, students and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures and other technological aspects of research activities.
• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals and review articles prepared by others.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, operate microscopes and other complex scientific equipment and instruct others in their operation.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Shift: Days;
  Monday – Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.

All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Additional checks may be required as applicable to specific duties.

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