Postdoctoral Fellow - Biological Sciences
Job ID: 288269
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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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
The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.
Job Summary
A training position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory. The postdoctoral fellow researcher will design experiments, conduct experiments, analyze data, and disseminate results through publications and presentations. The researcher will also be involved in maintaining laboratory strains and equipment and assisting with the training of mentees.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
Write, prepare, and publish articles in scientific journals on topics related to multicellular evolution.
Participate in the grant-writing process to secure additional funding on this topic.
Analyze the results of experiments using volvocine algae and other multicellular model systems.
Conduct experiments in the laboratory to understand how multicellular organisms evolve using the volvocine algae.
Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel.
Maintain laboratory equipment and strains.
Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work.
Advise principal investigators, other postdocs, students and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures and other technological aspects of research activities.
Read the relevant scientific literature and develop future research ideas.
Review articles prepared by others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
PhD in biology, genetics, biochemistry or related field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in using genomics and data science approaches for understanding how multicellular organisms evolve.
Experience with eukaryotic algae culture, growth and analysis of their development.
Experience with microscopy.
Experience obtaining federal funding is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
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
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
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
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