Postdoctoral Fellow
Job ID: 276244
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
*

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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia 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
College/Department Information
The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally. Our ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer and we are proudly making progress every day. When we say patient care is a priority, we mean it. We assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual's unique needs.
The research and innovations developed at the Georgia Cancer Center ultimately influence the global network of cancer care. Our team fights for far more than just Georgians. The learnings achieved through the care of local patients has wide-reaching implications for creating tomorrow's standard of cancer care. Through facilitating first-in-the-nation trials and growing a depth of understanding only available through a multidisciplinary approach, the Georgia Cancer Center team is equipped to deliver treatment advancements that will be applied in facilities across the world. The team offers a proving ground that paves the way for patients in other areas to have access to new options.
Job Summary
The candidate will take part in performing experiments, analyzing results, and reporting the observation of the NIH-funded tumor immunology research project. He/she will be working together with the PI and other lab personnel as a team for the successful completion of the project.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform and clearly document experimental procedures and results under the supervision of the PI and other staff scientists in compliance with the scientific standard to ensure integrity and reproducibility. Assists the PI with manuscript preparation:
Performs experiments following established protocols under limited supervision of the PI and or senior staff scientist.
Performs routine immunology and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to high dimensional flow cytometry analysis, histology and immunohistochemistry staining, and microscopic image acquisition and analysis.
Discusses with the PI/senior staff scientist or collaborators regarding data analysis, interpretations, summaries of experimental data, and maintain a well-documented record of experiments, original and analyzed data.
Takes the initiative to troubleshoot technical issues associated with experimental protocol, modify existing experimental protocol, and develop new protocols to meet the needs of new research projects and maintains a protocol database.

Facilitates the PI with the laboratory management and administrative duties:
Assists the PI with new lab member orientation, student training and instructions of basic laboratory operation.
Manages and maintains the experimental mice colonies for his/her own use and/or communicate timely and effectively with the lab manager for additional needs of experimental animals.
Participate in the journal club and research in progress seminars as well as those for career development training.

Other Duties: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Immunology, or Biological Sciences, or Bioengineering.
Preferred Qualifications
MD preferably with research experiences in an immunology or molecular biology labs. Demonstrated research experience in immunology and/or molecular biology with quality publications is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge and skills in the field of Immunology and molecular biology, preferably in the context of tumor immunology and immunotherapy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
**This position is 100% grant funded**
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 8/27/24 - 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
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 Job Opening ID: 276244
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
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=276244&PostingSeq=1
jeid-78e0adfd71d2a14f9de1759858ede9ea