Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Job Title

Cardiovascular Disease Researcher

Aherrahrou's lab, located at the Immunology Center of Georgia, applies in-silico as well as in-vitro and in-vivo methods to further unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases. We have a large dataset and are engaged in large networks of national and international collaborations like CARDIoGRAMplusC4D, Leducq, and others, and actively participate in data and sample exchange. Dr. Aherrahrou's Research Publications can be found here.

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:
Interest in or have a good command of bioinformatics or computational biology. Application of GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques. Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases. Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation. Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public. Supervising of staff and students.

Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in computational biology (bioinformatics, genomics, etc.).

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

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 benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. 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.

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