Assistant Research Scientist- Georgia Cancer Center

Assistant Research Scientist
- Georgia Cancer Center

Job : 254810

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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The Gerogia Cancer Center at Augusta University is recruiting for an Assistant Research Scientist. The purpose of this Assistant Research Scientist position Is to have a scientist with medical knowledge and scientific research experience to conduct research on both human samples and mouse models for cancer signaling and drug development research for precision medicine research. The personnel would also be responsible for general lab managing, including purchasing materials, and ensuring all safety protocols are updated.

The scientist would be required to conduct independent research, preparing manuscripts and research grants. Lastly, the scientist will assist the Pl and the other scientist in the lab for collaborative research and student mentoring. This is a non-tenure type position.

Conducting scientific research in an independent manner - 60

Conducting scientific research in an independent manner, which includes planning, execution of experiments, data analyses.

Involved in student mentoring and assist them with research - 5

Involved in student mentoring and assist them with research their research projects.

Preparing scientific manuscripts and grant applications - 30

Preparing scientific manuscripts and grant applications, including data preparation, figure preparation and submission.

Responsible for purchases, and safety protocol updates - 5

Responsible for purchases and safety protocol updates; the individual should fulfil all required trainings related to research conducted in the lab.

PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university

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.

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, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

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The Medical College of Georgiais one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta,regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four‑year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices.

MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education tomore than 500 residents and…