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Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center (Part-Time)

Position Number: 6652057
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center (Part-Time)

Job ID: 291371
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Part 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 12,000 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.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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

College/Department Information

Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes. With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.

Job Summary

Support the lab's research mission with a focus on computational biology & bioinformatics applied to vascular biology, integrating experimental & computational expertise to advance projects centered on hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) signaling and endothelial cell (EC) subtype characterization in peripheral arterial disease. Planning & carrying out complex molecular, cellular, histological, surgical, imaging, & computational experiments with accuracy & precision. Collect, organize, & analyze research data using advanced statistical & bioinformatic tools. Design & implement bioinformatics workflows for single-cell & bulk RNA sequencing to identify HGF-responsive gene programs & EC subtypes. Apply & develop computational pipelines in R (Seurat, clusterProfiler) & Python (Scanpy) for clustering, differential expression, & pathway enrichment analyses. Integrates multi-omics datasets (transcriptomics, metabolomics) to uncover novel mechanisms of peripheral arterial disease pathology. Train & mentor lab members in both lab & computational techniques, write & contribute to publications, grant proposals & presentations, actively generate ideas & results to secure funding, strengthen collaborations, & increase national & international impact.

Responsibilities

Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Teach and participate in complex bacteriological, chemical, and/or radio-chemical qualitative and quantitative analysis, macro- and micro-serological, histologic and cell culture procedures.

Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.

Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings and develop derivative applications of applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects. Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.

Compose articles for publication in scientific journals and review articles prepared by others.

Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment. Instruct others in operation of equipment.

Advise principal investigators, other postdocs, students and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures, and other technological aspects of research activities.

Required Qualifications

MD, PhD, or MD/Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Strong research background in Vascular Biology, Integrative Physiology, Cell Metabolism and/ or Immunology; Special interest will be for a candidate with evidence of working knowledge of computational skills including but not limited to single cell RNA sequencing and other analytic approaches.

Preferred Experience
Expertise in molecular biology, studies of signaling pathways using multiple experimental techniques including cell culture, RNA analysis, chromatin; immunoprecipitation, performing mouse breeding, genotyping, and routine experiments such as cloning, western blot, immunoprecipitation and immunohistochemistry analyses

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and ability to prioritize tasks

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is a part-time .74 FTE (29.60 hr/week) position. This position will be eligible for partial benefits.

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday.

Salary to be commensurate with 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.

Partial benefits include retirement and pro-rated leave accruals.

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

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

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/ Search for Job ID: 291371.

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.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

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