Postdoctoral Fellow
Job ID: 290772
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
This is a training position designed to provide advanced scientific and professional development through active participation in research. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and documentation, all conducted in accordance with established protocols and ethical guidelines. Additional responsibilities include developing and optimizing research techniques, contributing to manuscript preparation, and presenting findings at scientific meetings. The role requires performing a wide range of complex laboratory procedures, including chemical, biological, cytological, histological, surgical, and computational techniques, to support the laboratory's research objectives.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
PROJECT PLANNING: Participate in project planning and the development of research protocols, ensuring adherence to sound scientific principles and compliance with all applicable federal regulations and institutional guidelines.
ANALYZE: Analyze experimental results using manual and computational methods, developing custom data analysis tools as needed. Provide instruction and actively participate in advanced laboratory techniques, including bacteriological, chemical, and radiochemical analyses (qualitative and quantitative), as well as serological, histological, and cell culture procedures at both macro and micro scales.
SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE: Coordinate and participate in reviewing scientific literature, summarizing and critically evaluating relevant findings. Contribute to the development of new applications or adaptations of techniques based on the results of ongoing research or methods reported in other studies. Present research findings at local, national, and international scientific meetings.
MANUSCRIPTS: Prepare and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and review or provide feedback on manuscripts prepared by other researchers.
ACTIVITIES: Supervise and coordinate the activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel involved in laboratory and research projects. Provide guidance and technical expertise to principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff on experimental techniques, procedures, and other methodological aspects of ongoing research activities.
LABORATORY MAINTENANCE: Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on microscopes, computer-linked analytical instruments, dedicated computers, and other complex scientific equipment. Provide training and instruction to other laboratory personnel on the proper use and maintenance of these instruments.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a D.D.S. or M.D. degree from an accredited college or university in addition to a Ph.D.
Have experience in cell culture and animal experiments.
Have knowledge in dentistry; clinical experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and EndNote, or willingness to learn these programs.
Experience or willingness to learn and perform a wide range of laboratory techniques, including cell culture, molecular and biochemical assays, animal experimental procedures, and data analysis.
SKILLS
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to new methods and technologies.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals in compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data and maintain accurate research records.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
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. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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