Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Location:

Augusta University
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers across its campuses. The university is home to a public academic health center where groundbreaking research and world-class clinical care occur. The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) is a new initiative focused on leveraging the immune system to combat disease, with a mission to develop novel treatments for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious diseases, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer.

• University-wide resources for individuals with families and underrepresented in science.
• Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development tailored to individual goals.
• A stimulating environment with freedom to pursue new research directions.
• Regular opportunities to engage with other scientists at Augusta University and international meetings.
• Training in human and mouse genetics, systems, and computational biology through workshops and campus courses.
• Possibility to experience international mobilization (Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden).

Dr. Redouane Aherrahrou’s lab at the IMMCG applies in-silico, in-vitro, and in-vivo methods to unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases using large datasets and collaborations with networks such as CARDIoGRAMplus

C4D and Leducq. The lab focuses on GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, and single-cell modalities to understand disease mechanisms.

• Apply bioinformatics and computational biology methods, including GWAS, single-cell RNA & ATAC‑seq, and CRISPR screening.
• Research genetics and biology of cardiovascular disease.
• Collaborate with computational and wet-lab biologists to elucidate mechanisms.
• Prepare written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public.
• Supervise staff and students.
• Maintain and organize large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

• Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or related field.

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

Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday (may require work outside normal business hours). Salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range. Position is funded through external sources; continued employment depends on availability of funds. Recruitment period:
Until Filled.

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan).
• Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance Program available after 6 months of continuous employment.

• Successful completion of a background check and, when applicable, a credit check.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that require vehicle use.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and, if needed, credential evaluation for foreign degrees.
• Employees must safeguard sensitive information and follow cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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

• Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests.
• Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
• Contact information for three references.
• For more questions, contact Dr. Redouane Aherrahrou at raherrahrou.

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