Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. 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 creates a healthier, more prosperous Georgia.

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Augusta University
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Full Time

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 focused on quantitative experimental animal and cell culture data. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals.

• Analyze results of experiments and procedures manually or using computational software.
• Perform vascular microsurgeries to model AVF, wire injury, and aortic aneurysm formation.
• Perform in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo mechanism studies on VSMC phenotypic adaptation in cardiovascular diseases.
• 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; develop derivative applications of techniques.
• Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others.
• Discuss with principal investigators, postdocs, students, and other research personnel on research techniques and technological aspects of research activities.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate microscopes, computer‑linked analytical equipment, and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in operation of equipment.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

• Strong research background in vascular cell pathophysiology, flow cytometry or fluorescence imaging or protein–protein interaction or molecular biology or signaling pathways using multiple experimental techniques including cell culture, RNA analysis, chromatin immunoprecipitation, mouse breeding, genotyping, cloning, western blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunohistochemistry analyses.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, detail‑oriented and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• Ability to complete work and meet deadlines.

Shift: Days;
Monday – Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range. Position funded through external sources; continued employment contingent upon availability of funds. Recruitment period:
Until Filled. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Eligible full‑time employees may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to starting. Candidates may need to complete credit checks or vehicle reports if required. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and transcript evaluation if trained abroad. All employees must uphold confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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

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