Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Overview

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. The university emphasizes real-world experiences, community engagement, and partnerships with government and industry to address health, security, economic, and societal concerns locally and statewide. The mission and values are available on the university website.

• Job : 293450
• Location: Augusta University
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular

The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the immune system to combat disease. The IMMCG will assemble teams of biomedical researchers and pursue projects across cardiovascular disease, obesity/metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer. The center aims to recruit faculty and staff to lead these projects and collaborate with national and international partners.

• University-wide resources for individuals with families and those underrepresented in science.
• Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development and individualized career goals.
• A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.
• Regular opportunities to interact with other scientists at Augusta University and international meetings.
• Training in human and mouse genetics, systems biology, and computational biology with campus workshops/courses.
• Possibility for international mobilization (Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden).

Aherrahrou's lab, located at the Immunology Center of Georgia, applies in-silico as well as in-vitro and in-vivo methods to unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases. The team works with large datasets and participates in national and international collaborations such as CARDIoGRAMplus

C4D and Leducq, including data and sample exchange.

• Interest in or command of bioinformatics or computational biology.
• Apply GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, single-cell RNA and ATAC-seq, and single-cell CRISPR screening techniques.
• Study the genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases.
• Collaborate with computational and wet-lab biologists to elucidate mechanisms.
• Prepare written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public.
• Supervise staff and students.
• Maintain and organize large datasets and summary statistics.

• Required: Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in computational biology (bioinformatics, genomics, etc.).
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications within the established range (minimum to midpoint).

Funding:
This position is funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

• All selected candidates are required to pass a Background Check prior to starting.
• If applicable, a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved department Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports may be required for positions that involve driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: provide original transcript(s) showing completed academic degree(s) and post-secondary coursework; foreign-trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees must protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information in compliance with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

This position is responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient- and family-centered care institution and is tobacco-free.

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

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• Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests.
• Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
• Contact information for three references.
• For questions, contact Dr. Redouane Aherrahrou at raherrahrou.

To apply, see the official posting at the university careers site with Job Opening .