Advanced Postdoctoral Research Fellow — Molecular & Imaging

Job : 292178

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

A 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. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols, develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures, and contribute to publication in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational, and dissection procedures and manage the lab’s mouse colony.

Participate in project planning and development of research projects. Develop and refine protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Perform a variety of experimental studies including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and pharmacology experiments. Experiments may include but not be limited to animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence, collection of tissues, and multiomic profiling.

Analyze results of experiments and procedures and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.

• Participate in project planning and development of research projects.
• Develop and refine protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Perform a variety of experimental studies, including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and pharmacology experiments.
• Conduct experiments such as animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, collection of tissues, and multiomic profiling.
• Analyze results of experiments and procedures and develop computer programs to facilitate analysis if needed.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.
• Write manuscripts and develop research proposals in line with the laboratory's research directions.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. This position is fully/partially funded through external sources; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds. Recruitment Period:
Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time and part‑time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. For applicable positions, a credit check for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage may be required. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts;

those trained by a foreign institution must provide an educational credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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